10) You meet lots of (nice) people.
9) It's a great way to stay in shape while having fun.
8) You get FREE food.
7) Standing on the stage makes you seem taller from the audience's view.
6) You get to go to shows for FREE.
5) Sometimes you show up in newspapers and magazines. (Your 15 minutes of fame.)
4) The audience will always applaud afterwards, even if you mess up BIG time.
3) You always have an excuse for your parents to stay out late: "I have a dance performance tonight!"
2) You wear so much make-up on stage that everyone thinks you look flawless.
1) You get an excuse to wear an outrageous costume on days that aren't even Halloween.