Why are normal dancers so mean to people who are different?

Question:Are you mean?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Are you mean?

Oh! Have all your past 6 or so questions about "mean people" and how they treat those with mild disabilities actually been about mean DANCERS? Why didn't you say so?! See, the truth is that it doesn't matter whether you are different or mildly disabled; there is just a lot of meanness in the dance world. It's a very competitive and cutthroat business and you need to develop a very thick skin to be in it. Even dancers who are "normal" and highly able can't escape the meanness, so it's not just you. Also, not all dancers are mean, so it's not exactly nice of you to continually pose questions that make this generalization.

If dancing means a lot to you, you'd be better off asking about things you can do to help you cope with the meanness and competition. Otherwise, I think you might be happier getting involved with a theatre group because I believe "theatre people" are a lot more tolerant of people's differences and get along much better with each other.

So they can feel impervious and strong because they are feeding off the fear that they make everyone else feel around them. I am an overall nice person. But if you get to me the wrong way I will kick your ***. But thats only if someone realy gets to me.

i know this from a ballet standpoint, when the girls around me see that i feel challenged by something, i can sense the gossip flowing. same for when i get a good part in a show or a teacher gives me a lot of attention. i always like to stay away from the drama and not badmouth people, i usaully defend my friends when people talk about them behind my back. whenever these girls get a chance at power, they grab it. it empowers them to be able to put people down, it makes them feel special. also, the moms! they are just as mean! don't pay any attention to the girls, just keep dancing and have fun.

It could just be the people you're around. Personally, i have been on several different dance teams; true enough, some gorls can be cruel, but alot of times there on their period or just a b**** in general. Also, dancers tend to have really good bodies, which makes them feel like they are better than others. Don't worry abut it. Do what makes you feel good!