Also, be aware that rules differ by governing body. If you are in the US, you will need to check both USABDA (http://usabda.org/dancesport_competitors/rules-policies-bylaws/index.cfm) and the NDCA (http://www.ndca.org/info.cfm?showsection=info&showsubsection=rules&cfid=15150422&cftoken=19264519).
It used to be that even being a volunteer "dance dummy" who did nothing but dance with a teacher during a group class -- who didn't even actually teach -- was enough to get you declared a professional. So, do check the rules carefully.