If only you had a dollar for every time you uttered these words…

1. “It shouldn’t take this long to change into tights and a leotard and put on pointe shoes.”

2. “Lengthen the backs of your legs, please!”

3. “Close your rib cage—you’re totally splayed!”

4. “What on earth is this formation?”

5. “Smile, everyone!”

6. “Stretch your limbs, not your mouths, dancers.”

7. “What’s on the floor that’s so interesting, huh?”

8. “Engage your rotators—you’re almost completely parallel!”

9. “Stop talking!”

10. “I’m begging you to please point your toes!”