Human beings are a complete disadvantage in terms of physical abilities when compared with other animals of similar mass. Even when that comparison is whittled down to jut the great apes, humanity still ranks near the bottom in terms of sheer physicality. An athlete with the very best training, the most advanced pharmaceutical drugs, and most stringent of workout regimens is never going to be able to match a gorilla or a bear. But humans did one thing, its brain, which is got by sacrificing physical development, a tradeoff only a meathead with the thickest of skulls would argue did not end in favor of mankind. But while humans may not be as powerful, they will still test their mettle, often against each other. Michigan Dance Competitions is one way they do just that.

But there are some things that need to be explained before anything else. The first should be the very concept of dancing, which by nature is often rather carefree. Put it simply, its the movement of the body set against music or some sort of unheard rhythm.

Then it also needs to be expounded on as to what a competition is. That too is simple. It is when two or more entities go toe to toe to prove who has superior skill in a particular activity.

Competitors are often driven by a lot of reasons. Some of them simply want to prove to themselves that they could do it, that they could make it to a certain level. But others do not just want to get to a certain level, they want to surpass it entirely.

Mankind likes to collect information. The evidence for this can be seen in paintings scrawled on the wall of caves. Now, the most comprehensive repository of that information will include everything from the first time man learned how to control fire. It will also include the specifics of dance competitions.

There are those who say that winning is not just everything, but that its the only thing. This may or may not be true, and how true or untrue it is will vary from competitor to competitor. But it cannot be denied just how important winning is.

The very first thing that should be done is to handle the choreography. That is the way in which the body is moved. Finding a good choreographer should be a top priority, because that is how the majority of judges scores will be determined.

Then there is the presentation. It is not enough to just move well. The placement and the clothing have to be right as well. Show business is, after all, about what is shown. So making a good impression, standing out from the crowd, and being memorable can habitually mean the difference between winning and losing.

The thing about the world is that the people on it often go to war. In fact, the entire species has been in a constant state of conflict for most of its time. But not all conflicts end in violence.