Among all people who dance, only a small fraction of the people act as professionals, or teachers, or are outstanding performer-dancers. By definition, "outstanding" are rare.
I wonder, among all the people who dance, how many asked themselves, "how do I stand out?"
This question will lead you to think hard for identifying your strength, and also your own preferences. Try to answer this question, if you have not. It's a good practice, and I say answering this question is mandatory for all who want to act at a Professional level.
If you read a dance Professional's biosketch (bios), you notice the different emphasis in what they can do and are good at.
Teacher's bios come with their student's success and teaching award history, like "Taught Mr. X and Mrs. Y (famous champions)". Contribution as an educator can belong here too, like "developed a dance syllabus XYZ ", "published books" and "write articles" etc.
Performer's bios come with their history of performance, success in competition, and description of their strength, like "known for precise foot placements","elegant and smooth execution","playful and master of improvisation" etc. They are usually with videos and performance photos.
Bios for a community leader type are like "Owner of XY studio for 25 years", "Teaching Ballroom dance in city Z for 20 years" , "Event Director for the successful Seventh annual ZZ event", "Helping the community weekly dance party for 10 years" etc.
These branding remarks are all valid. They have different appeal for different audience.
You can dance for 30+ years only for your personal fun. It is good for you.
But there are smaller number of people who actively try to develop something to show. Something that contributes others in addition to your own personal fun.
You don't have to be an outstanding performer to own a studio. You don't have to have the "right kind of body for Ballet" to choreograph a college salsa formation. There are many ways to stand out.
Give this question a thought.
