FAQ

Q - Are you for real?
A - Very much so. We realize that dance competitions can be a lot of fun, but have always felt that they could somehow be a much more fulfilling experience. We want to teach our children and yours to look beyond the trophy, and that doing one’s best at something you love is the true measure of a champion. We also wanted them to realize that whatever gifts or talents you are blessed with do not reach their true potential until they are used to help others. So we decided to put those ideas together and create a competition where all entrants dance for a charity. (Ok, so this idea “came to us” while watching a bunch of celebrities playing for charity on “Celebrity Poker.”) If we can funnel $150,000 a year or better of dance competition entry fees to organizations that will put it to good use, we will really be making a difference, while teaching our children life lessons that are far more important than a perfect pirouette, a sensational saut de basque, or a tip top time step. (The preceding sentence courtesy of “Corny Writing 101”, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1-3pm, Professor Heddlebacker) We’ve assembled an UNBELIEVABLE group of associates who believe as we do in harnessing The Power of Dance. So yes, Virginia, The Power of Dance is very much for real.

Q - Is this strictly a charitable event, or will there be cash prizes for the dancers?
A - In addition to the donations made to the various charities involved, we will be awarding cash prizes to top scoring soloists, duos, trios, small groups, large groups and productions in various age categories. Please see our rules for further details. We’re exactly like a “normal” competition, except we hope to divert a whole bunch of money each year to places where that money can do some good.

Q - So your competition really is different?
A - Absolutely not. Every competition out there claims to be “different,” so if we were different we would really be the same. So I guess we consider ourselves “the competition that is the same,” which of course makes us different. But you didn’t hear that from me.

Q - You’re not very smart.
A - No. No I’m not.

Q - Why do fools fall in love?
A - I wish I knew. (Note from Kevin’s wife -- You just have to read this once. THIS IS WHAT I LIVE WITH.) (Note to self from Kevin - figure out how to make a password so wife can’t come in here and add stuff.)

Q - Is the competition adjudicated?
A - Yes, the Power of Dance will announce a "medal standing" for each dance based on an adjudicated point system. Our original intent was to NOT be adjudicated, but we learned quickly that that is not what the dance world is looking for.

Q - Is The Power of Dance a non-profit organization?
A - No, but we may go that route in the future. Right now we just do not need that kind of paperwork in our lives! We do have an Advisory Board of professionals from the non-profit arena to help guide us.

Q - Anything else I need to know?
A - Well, as you can probably tell, we take ourselves very seriously and do not like to have any fun. I, personally, have the strength of ten men but the stamina of a two-year old, and I utilize only chocolate-scented ink. I wrote the songs that make the whole world sing, and I am woman, hear me roar. (Well, I am not really woman, but I hereby reserve the right to roar none the less.) I glow in the dark, but not brightly enough to read by. Newton’s laws of motion do NOT apply to me.

Q - Okaaaaay. I’m going to go now.
A - That would probably be best.