yes! it is so hard and harder then most sports! you dance, cheer, tumble, stunt, and you have to keep a smile on at all times. we work so hard and i hate that a lot of people dont care and dont think that what we do is a sport. but yes it most definitely is!!
well dont worry! no one really makes fun of braces. but i mean the only thig i can really think of is like metal mouth and i mean that is OLD! hahaha. Good luck and stay confident!!