The Student’s Unofficial Handbook of Competition from a Student’s Perspective Authored by Lois M.W. Williams - Input by other competition team members This unofficial handbook is designed as a guideline to reduce some of the stress and answer questions students often have when they sign up for a competition. The main thing is to have FUN at these functions. If your experience is bad, write down what you expected and discuss it with your instructor.

Table of Contents A. In the Beginning... Dance Preparation Presentation Costuming B. At the Big Dance... Flight Information Travelling Checking In Ballroom Program The Events Non-Dancing Portions Gift Giving End of the Competition