In any situation encouragement is needed so much but is often forgotten about or pushed to the side. Encouragement helps lift the spirits of the people around you and can even boost your spirits as well. In competitive sports sometimes our focus is so much on beating our opponent that we try so hard to bring them down, especially with our words, and loose our desire to have fun and enjoyment of what we are doing. Stated by dictionary.com, encouragement is to inspire with courage, spirit or confidence. Helping each other get through a hard time even just by encouraging them can mean a lot.
I recently went on a church retreat and the topic was encouragement. We talked about how only good things can come from genuine words of encouragement and how important building each other up is. Our words mean a lot and can change someone's whole day around. We were encouraged to stand out and be known for our kind words and encouragement. The speaker at this retreat made the analogy of being called Barnabas. Barnabas was a man from the bible whose name means son of encouragement and our speaker encouraged us to be known as Barnabas's. We watched this video on encouraging one another, and although it's a little cheesy and on the kid side, I think it really gets the point across.
When a teammate or someone is having a rough day and may not be performing their best it's helpful to encourage them to keep up their spirits and keep at it. Building each other up can only help them as well as you. Especially on a team, it's important for everyone to work together and help each other out. And just think, if you were having a bad day then you would want people encouraging you to keep trying. Even just saying something small can mean a lot to someone. Even just saying "good job" or "keep trying" are encouraging words that can help. When you encourage others it makes you feel good as well and lifts your spirits to try harder. Working together and encouraging one another can only help out your team, giving them confidence as well as you to perform your best. So I encourage you to be an inspiration to others through your encouragement and kind words to lift each others' spirits up.
Thursday, April 24, 2014
The importance of team building
Team building is very important on any team, but especially on a team where there are new or lots of new members. My dance team just recently acquired five new members to the team. Some or most of the original members who have been on dance team before or the previous year know the new members. They know them just through their studios or other activities, but not all of us know them. Team building activities are good to get to know the other people on the team better and to build bonds between the team. It helps the team as whole to become one and work together better. This will also happen with time, but team building encourages it to happen.
There are many different team building activities and you can choose one based on what you want the focus to be. Whether you want that to be communication, problem solving, memory, or just "getting to know you" games to help with that. Creating a connection between your teammates and yourself is important and can help with many problems that may arise with you or your team if you all are not all on the same page or working together for a common goal.
Girls can be very judgmental and often compare themselves when jealous. So when you have a new team with a bunch of very beautiful and talented girls you can either all be friends and get along together or be enemies and we all know that being friends is the better option here. In order to be a successful team and accomplish things together everyone, and I mean everyone, is going to have to do their part to make the team a success. You're not going to be friends with everyone and there will be conflict at times but making sure you all know each other and putting forth the effort to get to know each other will ultimately benefit the team for the good.
Everyone needs to participate and do their part other wise someone will be left out or slack off. Have you ever heard the phrase "You're as strong as your weakest link," well our coach says this all the time because its true. If your weakest link is not at the level as the others then the others will slack off and not get better. Making sure team building is a factor in a new season is very important and hopefully you start getting to know your knew teammates:)
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There are many different team building activities and you can choose one based on what you want the focus to be. Whether you want that to be communication, problem solving, memory, or just "getting to know you" games to help with that. Creating a connection between your teammates and yourself is important and can help with many problems that may arise with you or your team if you all are not all on the same page or working together for a common goal.
Girls can be very judgmental and often compare themselves when jealous. So when you have a new team with a bunch of very beautiful and talented girls you can either all be friends and get along together or be enemies and we all know that being friends is the better option here. In order to be a successful team and accomplish things together everyone, and I mean everyone, is going to have to do their part to make the team a success. You're not going to be friends with everyone and there will be conflict at times but making sure you all know each other and putting forth the effort to get to know each other will ultimately benefit the team for the good.
Everyone needs to participate and do their part other wise someone will be left out or slack off. Have you ever heard the phrase "You're as strong as your weakest link," well our coach says this all the time because its true. If your weakest link is not at the level as the others then the others will slack off and not get better. Making sure team building is a factor in a new season is very important and hopefully you start getting to know your knew teammates:)
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The importance of organization
Now that I'm a captain on the dance team a lot of things need to get done and get accomplished. It's important to stay organized or in my case get organized in order to complete and fully accomplish these tasks. There's so much to do. Lots of decisions need to be made and lots of things need to be figure out. Making sure you're organized, not just with papers and stuff, but with your time and plans should be organized as well.
There's lots of benefits to being organized. As stated in this article The Importance of being organized. Being organized makes life easier in many ways. It helps in not losing things and helps in staying stress free. Say you have a paper you need to bring to a meeting you are having for dance, but you wake up late and are running out the door. You misplaced the paper and don't know where it is. If you weren't organized then you would be looking for it until you find it and who knows when that would be. Being organized saves you time and helps you out when certain things happen that you can't control, like running or waking up late. Being organized helps you not be so stressed because you'll be able to find the things you need when you need them and in a timely fashion.
Being organized in your plans and everyday life are very important as well. As stated in the article Why Getting Organized is Important being organized will save you a lot of trouble in the future. Missing someone's birthday or an important date is never fun. This article suggests writing down all the important dates and things going on in your head that you are trying to remember. It's hard to remember and keep straight all the things you need to do and accomplish with such a busy schedule.
Being organized is a great way to have a plan and make decision in the future. Being organized allows for you to get a better grasp on your life and what is going on. So when you need to make a decision, whether big or small, you can properly assess the pros and cons of that decision knowing all the facts of what is going on in your life. Being in dance team a lot of decisions need to be made regarding clothing, music, choreography, etc. A lot needs to be decided and it helps to have a another senior on the team, but with only two of us it's still hard to get everything done. I'm hoping this season goes well and we can work together to make decisions quickly but still make decisions that are good for the rest of the team and for the team in the future. I need to be more organized and hopefully this will help make this year as stress free as possible.
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There's lots of benefits to being organized. As stated in this article The Importance of being organized. Being organized makes life easier in many ways. It helps in not losing things and helps in staying stress free. Say you have a paper you need to bring to a meeting you are having for dance, but you wake up late and are running out the door. You misplaced the paper and don't know where it is. If you weren't organized then you would be looking for it until you find it and who knows when that would be. Being organized saves you time and helps you out when certain things happen that you can't control, like running or waking up late. Being organized helps you not be so stressed because you'll be able to find the things you need when you need them and in a timely fashion.
Being organized in your plans and everyday life are very important as well. As stated in the article Why Getting Organized is Important being organized will save you a lot of trouble in the future. Missing someone's birthday or an important date is never fun. This article suggests writing down all the important dates and things going on in your head that you are trying to remember. It's hard to remember and keep straight all the things you need to do and accomplish with such a busy schedule.
Being organized is a great way to have a plan and make decision in the future. Being organized allows for you to get a better grasp on your life and what is going on. So when you need to make a decision, whether big or small, you can properly assess the pros and cons of that decision knowing all the facts of what is going on in your life. Being in dance team a lot of decisions need to be made regarding clothing, music, choreography, etc. A lot needs to be decided and it helps to have a another senior on the team, but with only two of us it's still hard to get everything done. I'm hoping this season goes well and we can work together to make decisions quickly but still make decisions that are good for the rest of the team and for the team in the future. I need to be more organized and hopefully this will help make this year as stress free as possible.
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A New Team
Starting a new season can both be a good and a bad thing. You just lost your seniors, the most experienced and probably the best dancers on the team, but on the bright side you just gained some talented members as well. So it's both good and bad, happy and unhappy. It's difficult because you have to train the younger members. But exciting at the same time because they're new and excited to be on the team.
You are going to miss your teammates who are gone, but in the end you need to look forward and focus on the team that you have now. Focus on becoming the best team there is and the best you can be. Look at the bright side and be positive. There's a lot of talented young girls who are excited to be there and excited to be on the team. They've worked hard and they deserve to be on the team like everyone else who has made it. Its important to make sure they feel welcome and not too scared at first.
The younger teammates will be scared and nervous at first, but making sure they feel comfortable and welcome is important. Don't be too mean or haze them or anything because you are all going to have to work together to make this year good and in order to be the best team you can be. Just have a positive attitude. Make sure you step up as a leader as well. Make sure the younger girls, the ones who are new and the ones who have been on it before. One of the things me and the other senior captain are going to do is make sure the attitude among the girls is at a minimum.
You are going to miss your teammates who are gone, but in the end you need to look forward and focus on the team that you have now. Focus on becoming the best team there is and the best you can be. Look at the bright side and be positive. There's a lot of talented young girls who are excited to be there and excited to be on the team. They've worked hard and they deserve to be on the team like everyone else who has made it. Its important to make sure they feel welcome and not too scared at first.
The younger teammates will be scared and nervous at first, but making sure they feel comfortable and welcome is important. Don't be too mean or haze them or anything because you are all going to have to work together to make this year good and in order to be the best team you can be. Just have a positive attitude. Make sure you step up as a leader as well. Make sure the younger girls, the ones who are new and the ones who have been on it before. One of the things me and the other senior captain are going to do is make sure the attitude among the girls is at a minimum.
Making the Team
Getting that call that you made the team is the best feeling in the world. After all your hard work and practice it feels good that you finally made it. Even after many days of worrying and over analyzing everything you did in tryouts. It was worth it and you're proud you made it. Whether you're new to the team or you you're coming back for another year, it's important to keep up that enthusiasm and happy attitude through out the year. You're not going to get along with everyone all the time but being positive and understanding of each other is important in communication and the operation of a team. Working together is important because this season can either be the best time you've ever had or you could dread each practice and not enjoy it at all.
Whether you've been on the team before or you are a brand new member, get ready for a hell of a lot of fun and so many new friendships. It's so exciting to be on a team because you all know, or will know, each other. It's a lot of work, because dance is a difficult sport, but there will be so many fun and wonderful times and moments shared between you and you're teammates. Be positive and have a good attitude because that is what can determine if you compete or not. It's important to work together because that is what a team is. A group of people working and cooperating together. Have fun and be encouraging and forgiving as well. You're not going to get along with everyone all the time, but making sure you try to understand and not think too harshly of each other is important.
Making the team is wonderful and all. You want to scream at the top of your lungs and tell everyone you know that you made it. But it's important to keep up that enthusiasm and energy for the season. There will be hard times and times you won't get along with exactly everyone, but keeping a good attitude and staying positive will help you a lot. Not just in getting along with others but in your dancing as well. It's important to stay positive because it will make everything easier. Don't worry about not making any friends because you will. Don't worry about not being the best because there's always going to be someone better and worrying about it is not worth the stress. Just have fun and enjoy the experience of being on a dance team!
Whether you've been on the team before or you are a brand new member, get ready for a hell of a lot of fun and so many new friendships. It's so exciting to be on a team because you all know, or will know, each other. It's a lot of work, because dance is a difficult sport, but there will be so many fun and wonderful times and moments shared between you and you're teammates. Be positive and have a good attitude because that is what can determine if you compete or not. It's important to work together because that is what a team is. A group of people working and cooperating together. Have fun and be encouraging and forgiving as well. You're not going to get along with everyone all the time, but making sure you try to understand and not think too harshly of each other is important.
Making the team is wonderful and all. You want to scream at the top of your lungs and tell everyone you know that you made it. But it's important to keep up that enthusiasm and energy for the season. There will be hard times and times you won't get along with exactly everyone, but keeping a good attitude and staying positive will help you a lot. Not just in getting along with others but in your dancing as well. It's important to stay positive because it will make everything easier. Don't worry about not making any friends because you will. Don't worry about not being the best because there's always going to be someone better and worrying about it is not worth the stress. Just have fun and enjoy the experience of being on a dance team!
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Perspective
Its all in your perspective when it comes to dance or any physical sport. I'm learning that this year. I've been on varsity dance team for one year now and going into the second year I'm noticing a lot. I'm noticing a lot about how things are run, how to read my fellow dance members better, how to be a better leader, etc. Just from being on the team before gives me an insight to what I want for my team and what I think we're capable of.
Tryouts are today and there's lots of incoming eighth graders or incoming ninth graders, whatever you would like to call them, trying out. Also the members who were already on the team have to tryout again. I'm not too thrilled about this though. I understand that it's necessary, but I still don't want to go through the audition. Auditions make me nervous, I want to do my best and not mess up even if the chance of me getting back on the team is very, very high. It's just the process of trying out scares me. I know I don't have anything to worry about but it still isn't pleasant in my mind. I'm hoping everything will go okay, and I know it will, I guess I just like to worry.
With tryouts here, I guess its really hitting hard how soon the new season is coming up. And how fast the previous season went. I still can't wrap my mind around how we're not going to have our seniors next year that we do now. Let alone I can't comprehend that I'm going to be a senior next year. Being a senior/ captain, I'm going to have a lot more responsibilities and leadership roles. I'm unsure how I will be though, I'm excited and confident, but at the same time I'm nervous because I want to make sure I'm a good leader and good senior/captain.
The perspective change that has me during tryouts is that I'm not as nervous about it. Which may help or hinder me in some ways. I feel like I shouldn't worry, because I've been on the team before, which helps my anxiety levels. But I haven't practiced as much as I should and I'm hoping that doesn't hinder me as I tryout. But just being at the practices and learning the tryout dances I'm more aware of what's happening around me. I can see the little eighth graders and relate to them, because I was in their position not too long ago. I think the most I can do this tryout is make sure to help the other girls and make them feel welcome and not so nervous. This will help me get to know them better and show my leadership skills because some of them will be on the team next year.
Tryouts are today and there's lots of incoming eighth graders or incoming ninth graders, whatever you would like to call them, trying out. Also the members who were already on the team have to tryout again. I'm not too thrilled about this though. I understand that it's necessary, but I still don't want to go through the audition. Auditions make me nervous, I want to do my best and not mess up even if the chance of me getting back on the team is very, very high. It's just the process of trying out scares me. I know I don't have anything to worry about but it still isn't pleasant in my mind. I'm hoping everything will go okay, and I know it will, I guess I just like to worry.
With tryouts here, I guess its really hitting hard how soon the new season is coming up. And how fast the previous season went. I still can't wrap my mind around how we're not going to have our seniors next year that we do now. Let alone I can't comprehend that I'm going to be a senior next year. Being a senior/ captain, I'm going to have a lot more responsibilities and leadership roles. I'm unsure how I will be though, I'm excited and confident, but at the same time I'm nervous because I want to make sure I'm a good leader and good senior/captain.
The perspective change that has me during tryouts is that I'm not as nervous about it. Which may help or hinder me in some ways. I feel like I shouldn't worry, because I've been on the team before, which helps my anxiety levels. But I haven't practiced as much as I should and I'm hoping that doesn't hinder me as I tryout. But just being at the practices and learning the tryout dances I'm more aware of what's happening around me. I can see the little eighth graders and relate to them, because I was in their position not too long ago. I think the most I can do this tryout is make sure to help the other girls and make them feel welcome and not so nervous. This will help me get to know them better and show my leadership skills because some of them will be on the team next year.
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Get Ready
Tryouts are coming soon. I'm going to be a senior. I'm going to be a captain. I guess its really hitting hard how soon the new season is coming up. And how fast the previous season went. I still can't wrap my mind around how we're not going to have our seniors next year that we do now. Let alone I can't comprehend that I'm going to be a senior next year. Being a senior and captain, I'm going to have a lot more responsibilities and leadership roles. I'm unsure how I will be though, I'm excited and confident, but at the same time I'm nervous because I want to make sure I'm a good leader and a good senior captain.
There are lots of things me and the other senior captain need to get ready for next season. Outfits, music, choreography, and lots more. We're the main decision makers on the team. It's kind of exciting when you think about it. There are lots of aspirations and goals I have for this team. I want us to push hard and be the best we can be. It's going to be easier this year than last because we have a lot of returning members. Its exciting to see the improvements and achievements that we've made only being on dance team for one year. I'm hoping to push and improve this team so we can have fun and enjoy dancing together.
I'm going to start this season off going head first. There are lots of things we need to get done as a team and individually. For me, I'm going to be very busy this next year. I'm going to be a senior captain on the varsity dance team, I'm going to go out for diving in the fall, I'm going to try and take more classes at my studio, and I'm going to try and work as much as I can so I can pay for all of this. I just need to remind myself to have a good attitude about it all and try not to get too burnt out.
There are lots of things me and the other senior captain need to get ready for next season. Outfits, music, choreography, and lots more. We're the main decision makers on the team. It's kind of exciting when you think about it. There are lots of aspirations and goals I have for this team. I want us to push hard and be the best we can be. It's going to be easier this year than last because we have a lot of returning members. Its exciting to see the improvements and achievements that we've made only being on dance team for one year. I'm hoping to push and improve this team so we can have fun and enjoy dancing together.
I'm going to start this season off going head first. There are lots of things we need to get done as a team and individually. For me, I'm going to be very busy this next year. I'm going to be a senior captain on the varsity dance team, I'm going to go out for diving in the fall, I'm going to try and take more classes at my studio, and I'm going to try and work as much as I can so I can pay for all of this. I just need to remind myself to have a good attitude about it all and try not to get too burnt out.
Special tricks
For tryouts we have the option to do a special trick after we're done showing the judges all the required stuff. It's really hard for me to come up with a trick because I'm a really basic dancer. Teach me how to do something and I'll work my butt off to get it, but give me free rein to do whatever I want and I'm at a lost. The requirements for this extra trick is that it has to be more than one move and that it has to show something you're good at. This trick will give you extra points to put towards your score. So doing a trick is most beneficial. Its important to do a trick that you can do well and that you are good at. If you're good at turns, do something that involves turns. If you are good at jumps, do something with jumps. If flexibility is your strong point then show off your flexibility, and so on with any other skill you may have.
I don't really know what my skill is. My dance skills aren't that developed so I don't really know. I'm trying to take more classes this year at my studio to try and get better, and make myself a more well-rounded dancer. But I honestly am unsure as to what to do at my tryout. Its important to have a special trick because it will get you extra points. Even if you can't do anything that special you should still try because even one point can make a difference from winning and losing. Its always good to improve your score any way that you can.
You can do numerous tricks like calypso's, a tilt, any leap, a herky, etc. Anything is fine as long as it's one of your strong points. Don't do something that you're not good at because there's a chance you might mess up or fall out of it. Find what you're good at whether that's jumps, turns, leaps, flexibility. Whatever you're good at, use that to your advantage and wow the judges.
I don't really know what my skill is. My dance skills aren't that developed so I don't really know. I'm trying to take more classes this year at my studio to try and get better, and make myself a more well-rounded dancer. But I honestly am unsure as to what to do at my tryout. Its important to have a special trick because it will get you extra points. Even if you can't do anything that special you should still try because even one point can make a difference from winning and losing. Its always good to improve your score any way that you can.
You can do numerous tricks like calypso's, a tilt, any leap, a herky, etc. Anything is fine as long as it's one of your strong points. Don't do something that you're not good at because there's a chance you might mess up or fall out of it. Find what you're good at whether that's jumps, turns, leaps, flexibility. Whatever you're good at, use that to your advantage and wow the judges.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Hip Hop
There's lots of differences between different styles of dance. The form and technique is different, the shoes are different. There's lots of different things between them. The main dance styles I do are pom, jazz and hip hop. They're lots of fun and I'm trying to add more styles under my belt by adding more classes. I'm constantly looking to get better and different styles will help in one’s diversity and technique in dance. Often time’s dances overlap and you can carry a skill from one class to the next. It’s important to be a well-rounded dancer because you'll be experienced and better able to pick up on dances and perform them better.
I recently just tried a hip hop class at my studio. I've never done hip hop at a studio or have taken one of their classes. I've only done hip hop at dance team at school and even then that wasn't that big of an introduction to the class. My first hip hop class was the other day and I'd have to say I enjoyed it so much. It was so much fun. I didn't participate in everything because they were working on their recital piece, but the amount that I did participate it was really fun.
I don't know that much about hip hop, but I'm learning. You have to be very tight and controlled, but not so much that you’re dancing doesn't look natural. There’s a balance between being too loose and being too tight. You really have to use your core and work on sharp movements. Hip hop is full of different movements that you have to be sharp on. It’s full of set movements. It’s very interesting to see a hip hop performance because just like any other dance, each one is different. Hip hop is lots of fun and I recommend trying it.
Everyone has their own style of dance that they like best. Whether that's jazz, ballet, contemporary, lyrical, or hip hop. Every person is different and there's a dance style or class for each individual person and style. Its important to make sure you love what you're doing, so make sure you're involved in the hip hop production at your studio if that's what your interested in. Or for any other style of dance you're interested in as well. But also get involved in a lot of different dances and styles because putting yourself out there and experiencing new things is what makes you better as a dancer.
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Dance and your imagination
Lots of times in dance you have to use your imagination to make up dances. Its important to be creative.Dance is meant to be fun and creative. Improv is a good way to let go and to just let the music speak to you. You improve everyday when you're in you're room dancing to your music. You listen to the beat and let your body move with out even thinking. Improv is a good way to just let go and be free. It lets you make up your own dance moves and dance with your own style.
At dance studios, often times the instructor will let the class improv for a song or two. Just to let you dance to your own style and be creative in your dancing. It's said that dancers are the first to loose themselves because they're told to copy and mimic dancers and learn routines as in synch as possible to other people almost to the point of perfection. They aren't allowed to have a personal feeling and style in a dance because it has to be together, or clean, as a whole with everyone else on stage and together. Improv every now and then is a good way to stay in tune to your style and enjoyment of dancing.
When improvisation is done at my studio, in my classes, I always get really nervous because I think I'm going to mess up or do something wrong and people are going to look at me because I messed up or danced awkwardly. When in reality no one really cares and the point of improv is to try new things and be creative with your dancing. It's hard to dance like yourself when you're surrounded by a whole bunch of people you don't know, but just listen to the music and dance to your own beat. You're there to have fun and dancing without stress, with you're own style can be very uplifting and enjoyable.
Improv is done a lot in lyrical classes. It's done in about every class, jazz, hip hop, etc. Lyrical though is a big place for improv though because its more of an emotional type of dance. The movements flow together more and improv is done a lot in this class just because since it is easier to express emotions there for easier to express your style and mood of dance in a lyrical class. Just remember to not think about you or how people think of you when you improv because it's a learning experience. It's a time to figure out what works and what doesn't, just have fun and dance to your own beat and style.
At dance studios, often times the instructor will let the class improv for a song or two. Just to let you dance to your own style and be creative in your dancing. It's said that dancers are the first to loose themselves because they're told to copy and mimic dancers and learn routines as in synch as possible to other people almost to the point of perfection. They aren't allowed to have a personal feeling and style in a dance because it has to be together, or clean, as a whole with everyone else on stage and together. Improv every now and then is a good way to stay in tune to your style and enjoyment of dancing.
When improvisation is done at my studio, in my classes, I always get really nervous because I think I'm going to mess up or do something wrong and people are going to look at me because I messed up or danced awkwardly. When in reality no one really cares and the point of improv is to try new things and be creative with your dancing. It's hard to dance like yourself when you're surrounded by a whole bunch of people you don't know, but just listen to the music and dance to your own beat. You're there to have fun and dancing without stress, with you're own style can be very uplifting and enjoyable.
Improv is done a lot in lyrical classes. It's done in about every class, jazz, hip hop, etc. Lyrical though is a big place for improv though because its more of an emotional type of dance. The movements flow together more and improv is done a lot in this class just because since it is easier to express emotions there for easier to express your style and mood of dance in a lyrical class. Just remember to not think about you or how people think of you when you improv because it's a learning experience. It's a time to figure out what works and what doesn't, just have fun and dance to your own beat and style.
Deciding on a choreographer
When deciding on a choreographer its a lot of stress. This coming year I'm going to be a senior on the dance team. With that me and the other senior will be the captains. We decide on everything from what we wear, to what music we want, and what choreographer we want. This past year we had the same person choreograph our pom and our jazz routines. We both go to the same studio, my and my senior teammate, and we wanted to try something new. So we decided on a different person, one from out studio to choreograph our jazz routine. Our coach was kind of unsure at first, but I think she's coming around to it, we've ensured her that this choreographer knows what they're doing. Its very stressful picking out a choreographer because you have to trust them and put all your faith into them that they will make up a wonderful routine.
Choreographers think of dance's and routines in different parts. They look at it as a whole and decide what they want to do and then break it up into a whole bunch of little tiny pieces of one whole dance. piece by piece. I honestly don't know how they come up with all the different ideas they come up with, but dance and especially choreographing is definitely an art on it's own. Choreographers have to be very open and willing to change and go with the flow as the ideas in their brains do not always come out in reality as planned.
The ability of the dance has a lot to do with the ability of the dancers. That's why there's different levels and try outs for dance's and dance teams, because the more and closer the ability of the dancers are the more in synch and flexibility you have with the dance and certain moves you do. You wouldn't put a bad dancer and a good dancer in the same dance routine, the bad dancer would just end up bringing the whole routine down and even at competitions and stuff, you get judged on team skills, how many people can do a certain skill, as well.
Choreographers have to think of everything. Between formations, angles, skills, arm placements, often times music, and tempo. They have a lot to think about. They somehow manage it all and address everything eventually in someway. In the end though the routines come out to be wonderful pieces of work that look very astounding and creative.
Choreographers think of dance's and routines in different parts. They look at it as a whole and decide what they want to do and then break it up into a whole bunch of little tiny pieces of one whole dance. piece by piece. I honestly don't know how they come up with all the different ideas they come up with, but dance and especially choreographing is definitely an art on it's own. Choreographers have to be very open and willing to change and go with the flow as the ideas in their brains do not always come out in reality as planned.
The ability of the dance has a lot to do with the ability of the dancers. That's why there's different levels and try outs for dance's and dance teams, because the more and closer the ability of the dancers are the more in synch and flexibility you have with the dance and certain moves you do. You wouldn't put a bad dancer and a good dancer in the same dance routine, the bad dancer would just end up bringing the whole routine down and even at competitions and stuff, you get judged on team skills, how many people can do a certain skill, as well.
Choreographers have to think of everything. Between formations, angles, skills, arm placements, often times music, and tempo. They have a lot to think about. They somehow manage it all and address everything eventually in someway. In the end though the routines come out to be wonderful pieces of work that look very astounding and creative.
auditions and nerves
I have auditions next week for Dance Team. The 2014 school year is coming to an end and now its time to get ready for the new things that await. I've been on the team this current year and being on the team gives me more confidence to do better at auditions. Its still stressful but since I was already on the team I'm even more confident now. So wish me luck as this next week approaches!
Auditioning can be very stressful, with all the nerves and worrying done it takes a lot out of you. But as a dancer it's something you have to get use to. It's the same with any performing art, auditioning is a part of life and it determines whether or not you get on the team or get the part. Auditions can be intimidating but with confidence and the right preparation you will be able to rock the auditions with few flaws and be able to leave with a smile on your face. Important tips for auditions involve your preparation, punctuality, appearance, and confidence.
preparation is probably one of the most important aspects or tips for auditions because the way you prepare determines how you will do in the actual auditions. Read your audition information thoroughly and carefully because that will tell you everything you need to know about your audition. What to wear, what to bring, where to go, etc. Everything you need to know is in there. Before you even show up at auditions you need to know what you're doing and this packet of information you get becomes your life line. For me, I always resort to my packet of information whenever my mind goes blank I forget what I need to bring or what time something is at, etc. At my school our auditions take about three to four days and during that time we have audition clinics, where we learn the audition dance and technique we need to do for the actual auditions. Preparation for this is super important because you're already given what you have to do, so you just have to practice it and perform it for the judges at the best of your ability. Preparation involves practicing the audition dance so you remember it and practicing the technique so you do it well. I know that sounds easy, but with stress and nervousness mixed in there its very easy to forget the dance during actual auditions, so preparation is very important.
Auditioning can be very stressful, with all the nerves and worrying done it takes a lot out of you. But as a dancer it's something you have to get use to. It's the same with any performing art, auditioning is a part of life and it determines whether or not you get on the team or get the part. Auditions can be intimidating but with confidence and the right preparation you will be able to rock the auditions with few flaws and be able to leave with a smile on your face. Important tips for auditions involve your preparation, punctuality, appearance, and confidence.
preparation is probably one of the most important aspects or tips for auditions because the way you prepare determines how you will do in the actual auditions. Read your audition information thoroughly and carefully because that will tell you everything you need to know about your audition. What to wear, what to bring, where to go, etc. Everything you need to know is in there. Before you even show up at auditions you need to know what you're doing and this packet of information you get becomes your life line. For me, I always resort to my packet of information whenever my mind goes blank I forget what I need to bring or what time something is at, etc. At my school our auditions take about three to four days and during that time we have audition clinics, where we learn the audition dance and technique we need to do for the actual auditions. Preparation for this is super important because you're already given what you have to do, so you just have to practice it and perform it for the judges at the best of your ability. Preparation involves practicing the audition dance so you remember it and practicing the technique so you do it well. I know that sounds easy, but with stress and nervousness mixed in there its very easy to forget the dance during actual auditions, so preparation is very important.
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