B&M's mom
Proud Parent
At the JO level, artistry can be a deciding factor. Several years ago, my daughter's gym was hosting its meet. I had a friend sitting at the floor judges' table when my daughter competed. My daughter did one of her best routines of that season and got an appropriate score. The judges commented favorably on my daughter's routine. Next up was another girl who also did a fabulous routine but really danced, unlike my daughter who performed the choreography but without emotion One of the judges remarked that the second girl had really sold that routine. She outscored my daughter, taking first place by .05.