17. People Automatically Assume You're A Ballerina
Yes, ballet is a wildly popular style but, BELIEVE IT OR NOT, it's not the only type of dance! So why do people always think "ballet" when they hear "dance?" Why is it never contemporary, hip-hop, jazz, tap, ballroom, or any of the countless other styles that are just as awesome as ballet is? For dancers, it gets to the point (no pun intended) where, when someone asks, "Oh, so you're a ballerina?" you just mumble something and nod. But, inside, you're rolling your eyes as far into your head as humanly possible.
16. You've Inhaled More Hairspray Than Anyone Ever Should
Ancient proverb of dance: if your bun doesn't maintain bun form when you pull the pins out, you didn't use enough hairspray. Dancers go through cans and cans of that stuff, shellacking down every last hair as if your life depended on it. At the end of the hairspray routine, your hair could probably double as a helmet - and, of course, you're left standing in a dense cloud of hairspray fumes. Or, in less pleasant terms, a cloud of toxic chemicals. Now that can't be healthy.