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Once a Pro, Always a Pro?

Posted by lmstudio

11/18/2011 8:50:00 AM

I wonder if someone might help me to define my status. I was a professional teacher and competitor for almost 10 years back in my 20s. I am now 56 and have not taught or competed in 25 years. Does one revert back to amateur status, or is it as I asked in my Subject line: once a pro, always a pro?

Re: Once a Pro, Always a Pro?

Posted by lorenabravo

11/19/2011 8:32:00 PM

Hi!

My understanding is that one can regain their amateur status after a 2 year hiatus from competing and teaching. I don't know if anyone has heard otherwise...

I'll ask around a bit and see if this information is accurate, but I'm fairly certain that after such a long break from dancing that you could easily claim yourself as an amateur.

Lorena

Re: Once a Pro, Always a Pro?

Posted by terence2

11/22/2011 11:00:00 PM

This happens more frequently than may be imagined.

Write to the governing dance body in your locale, and inform them of your intentions.. its just a formality .

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