Thanks for the input. As far as my goals go I find it hard to sum up as either social or competition. In my mind the gaol is to be as good a dancer as I can be and I suppose that entails being able to dance socially, comfortably at a number of levels, but I am also concerned about doing it correctly from the start so as not to hit a brick wall later on and competiton(pro/am) seems a fun way to make sure that isnt happening, not to mention getting the exposure to all the cool dancers there and the professional shows .....humbling but fun. Just got to figure out how to do that and eat as well !