Are you allowed to enter competitions with your instructor? I am new at this and I figured you couldn't but I read that people do?

Some places such as the US, Canada, and Hong Kong have divisions for students dancing with their instructors but it is unusual in most the rest of the world.

That is about to change-- the WDC is promoting that very concept-- how it will be accepted ? time will tell

Here in North America, it is called Pro-Am competition. I just got back from a comp in Montreal called the Classique where I danced with my instructor. Only the amateur is judged, not the couple as a whole.

ooo ok! I understand now. Thank you everyone!

How does this exactly work? Do you pay for every expense of the competition for your instructor like room, travel expenses, tickets, etc. or do you just hire and pay a certain amount. Not really sure how the whole process works :O/

It depends entirely on the Pro--- most charge for their expenses ( like renta Pro )but-- some may differ

I, and two other women, who were competing with the same instructor shared his expenses. We paid for the hotel rooms, entry fees and meals. Our instructor does not charge a fee to dance with us, but some do. Some charge by the dance, others by the day. Many consider pro-am a scam but it is the only alternative for those who want to compete but do not have a partner. I only go to comps close to home to reduce expenses. Our instructor works very hard to keep expenses down. Some of the chain studios charge thousands of dollars, my weekend cost about $600.00.

Pro-Am. It really is a discussion between you and your "pro." What your goal is, what you want to do, the events he/she may suggest or that you are interested in. Other things to consider. The "pro" is losing time from their studio lessons (for example)and the ability to earn during that time. A student who want to compete may seek other students in order to split the pro's travel, lodging, meals. Many organizations will sell "packages" that include hotel room, meals, session admission tickets to the session you and pro are competing in, or other sessions you may want to see, dinners, lunches, etc. Read and ask questions. There are also many colleges, universities and such that host amateur/amateur events in a single day-you would compete with another student. In other words, no teachers allowed. It is a matter of, exactly what you are doing. Seeking information. I have paid for and I have also split, my pro's travel, hotel and competition package, plus $20 per dance for each entry on top of the entry fees. Be aware - as I learned this the hard way. A teacher who is committed to a franchise chain studio - at times (NOT ALWAYS)might not be able to compete with their student in an outside event (meaning an event other than that sponsored by the franchise chain). It is very important to ask your pro the rules of going to a competition that their studio has. Some are limited, some are not limited. Lastly, if you dance "scholarship", meaning dancing to win $$ of sorts. Your pro is also judged along with you. If it is a "heat" of Pro/Am - the pro is not judged - for the most part. Good luck in your dancing and enjoy the process.