الخميس، 15 يونيو 2017

Preparations When Joining Dance Competitions

By Raymond Morgan


Dancing starts usually as a hobby then people will become more passionate about it gradually and want to become a professional dancer. Most of them begins when they were young by attending workshops and lessons that teaches a particular type of dance. This will help them in becoming more skilled in performing and helps with gaining confidence.

Another part of becoming a dancer is competing with others which could be done with a group or individual depending on that event. Many dance competitions in New Jersey are being held which you could join to try being among the best dancers. Here are some basic preparation tips for the coming contest that you and your teammates can do.

Joining these competitions will let you experience the different types of emotions which a person could feel aside from being a physically exhausting activity. Emotional and mental preparation is needed due to these things. You might feel happy in competing, disappointed when making mistakes, nervous before the routine and even during and after it and either sadness or joy depending on the result.

Remember to keep your chill, take your time and think straight when preparing before you dance. Check if all things are ready which includes every piece of the costume you have to wear and the accessories needed. Doing this helps you relax knowing you did not forget anything important for the contest which prevents experiencing additional stress specially when something has been forgotten.

Determine the way your time is spent before your chance to dance because each dancer has a variety of ways in handling nervousness. Some may silently and calmly meditate for mind relaxation to keep their thoughts positive by pushing negative ones away. Others are getting themselves excited and review their routine repeatedly or others casually talk with others.

Find out what ways your teammates have in handling jitters specially those that does not do the same things you do. If you like to get yourself excited then stay away from others who like to meditate and relax. Do not forget to have your team perform some warm up exercises to make your body prepared for dancing on the stage.

Walk confidently towards your assigned position in the stage and respectfully acknowledge the judges in front of you. Take deep breaths which helps you calm and relax yourself and have the oxygen you need which is very vital. Remember that the judges want to get entertained also even though their job is in scoring your routine.

Keep your mind when the performance has started on your routine and do not rush your steps. Mistakes may happen if you get distracted so focus on the choreography. Use every body part in executing the routine, which includes your facial expression and head movement, and let your energy and love in dancing be felt by everyone.

Keep smiling when leaving the stage even when you performed badly or greatly with the dance. Congratulate teammates for the performance which you practiced for a number of days and be grateful for the chance to compete. Accept the results and start preparing for the next competition.




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