I currently attended a ballroom competition as a spectator. I am considering participating in one with my teacher in the future. In talking to other students at this event, I realized that there is quite a difference in cost charged by an instructor from student to student. Does anyone know why this is and what is the average norm a teacher charges to attend a competition? Any information would be much appreciated.

hi monica,
why would you consider to compete with an instructor. you are better off finding a partner and compete together.
it will be a good learning curve for your dancing and also you will be saving heaps on $$

I don't agree. It may cost you more at the begining but you advance much faster providing you make sure that you understand what the teacher is having you do and that you are not just going along for the ride. Finding a partner may share the cost but you can only progress at the man's speed. Most teachers spend more time teaching the man to dance,his mistakes will be your mistakes,you will be paying for him to learn to dance. Ask any good teacher and they will say that 75% of mistakes are the man's fault.Good Luck