When you’re in rehearsals it can be easy to forget about costume changes, so we asked pros for tips on tackling quick-changes.

Judges’ critiques sometimes sting, but they can also be super-useful. Here, three competition veterans give their best advice for turning judges’ critiques into constructive feedback.

How can you be sure your competition costume is hitting its mark? We asked three judges what they want—and don’t want—to see when it comes to dancers’ onstage ensembles.