Apr 15 / How to prepare for a Dance Performance / Rehearsal

 

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Warm Up

 

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Question

Describe in your words what dancing full-out means?

What is dancing full-out important for your dance performance?

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 HOW TO PREPARE

 Sorting Out the Practical Details

Keep a timeline on hand with the important dates

Get a schedule for the day of the show

Find out about costume requirements

Prepare physically and mentally

Attend every rehearsal

Set time for you to practice on your own

Develop a warmup routine

Eat a healthy diet as you prepare

Get a good night sleep the day before the performance

Try some relaxation techniques to cope with stage fright

Arrive promptly for check-in and warmups on performance day

 Question

Out of the tips listed above, which are the ones you find most challenging. 

Which tips have you accomplished already?

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LINK:

How to Prepare for a Dance Show

 

 

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Students' Work

 
Sophia Talamas

1. Dancing full-out means giving 100% of your energy and effort to your movement and performance. You're not just going through the motions, you're fully committing.

2. It’s important because it allows the audience to understand your story and the emotion you are trying to express in it. In marking you dont see that. It also gives you confidence and looks more natural when going through the movements.

3. The most challenging tips for me: Getting enough sleep the night before. I tend to get nervous and overthink, so it’s hard to quiet my mind before bed. Coping with stage fright.

The tips I’ve already accomplished: Setting time to practice on my own. Keeping a timeline and schedule. Finding out costume requirements. Attending rehearsal. Preparing physically and mentally. Arriving promptly on show day.

 

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