Consider the following: Q: Why should we pay to dance? Why are we paying more than the audience? A: You aren't paying only to dance. You are also paying for the venue and related support costs. You are also gaining the benefit of being seen by thousands of people, the ability to network backstage, and the chance to compete for the prize. Besides, how many times have you paid to go to a club -- to dance? The audience is paying to only sit and watch. --- Q: Why charge the dancers at all? Why not rely solely on audience revenue? A: First consider -- why should dancers even pay dues to their own company? Why not rely solely on revenue from doing shows? The answer is straightforward -- in many cases, the revenue simply isn't enough. Dance companies rarely break even, so they have to rely on dues. Big shows do make profit, but not as much as you'd think -- then it becomes a question of, how much do you think the promoter deserves for their work? How much should ...