Competion is an inherent part of dance and dance training. Learning to compete healthfully advances your growth as a dancer. Here are some tips on cultivating a winning approach to competitive dance.
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How To Prepare Yourself For Dancing On An Unfamiliar Stage
When your first time on a new stage is to perform on it, it’s hard to feel prepared. Here are four things dancers do to feel more comfortable before the show goes on.
What Charlotte The Spider Knows About Nurturing Champions
If Charlotte can take a small, lonely, frightened little pig and turn him into a healthy, strong, confident winner, so can you. With lessons from “Charlotte’s Web,” dance teachers can learn how to turn their dancers into real champions, not just in competition but in life.
The Great Costume Debate: The Controversy Over Age Appropriateness
Should something be done about revealing costumes in competitive dance? Some feel that total freedom of expression must be upheld, others think competitions should implement penalties & restrictions. Shawna David looks at the issues and tries to find middle ground.
Put Your Routines “In the Pocket”
Dance teachers, have you ever had a great piece of music, but for some reason, your dancers’ timing just always seemed to be a little off? Armed with an iPod Touch or an iPhone, and an application (app) that costs less than $5, you can dial in the perfect tempo, matching your routines to your dancers’ ideal pacing.
How To Nurture Positive Rivalry in Competition and Dance at Home
How dance students feel, interpret, and react to competition, is often a reflection of how competition is perceived and valued at home. Learn how to discuss the purpose of competition with your child, encourage excellence and debrief after a competition, and offer unconditional positive support so that his/her experience is a healthy one.
