Amber Glenn’s “DWTS” Experience Isn’t About Being Perfect

"Dancing With the Stars" is its own kind of Olympics. Each star is made to train hard, pick up new skills, and improve themselves week after week (often with limited dance experience). Contestants get one shot to wow the judges and win over the viewers — no second chances. Thankfully, high stakes are nothing new for a competitor like Amber Glenn.

As a gold medalist and recor...