theAnnelis
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Include the audience and play to them! They're a great source of energy :grin: Ever notice how even in the smallest comps, Riccardo and Yulia always enjoy each other and they love playing with the audience?
Developing Showmanship
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Include the audience and play to them! They're a great source of energy :grin: Ever notice how even in the smallest comps, Riccardo and Yulia always enjoy each other and they love playing with the audience?
FancyFeet
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Love this thread!
This has been the subject of much thought and reflection since my last comp - where it was pointed out from several respected sources (and reflected in the video) that I lost to someone to whom I am at least technically equal, and possibly technically stronger in a few dances. The difference - she performed, and I looked composed but a little quiet.
I do think showmanship can be taught and improved, but it will never become as good as someone who is simply born with it. Similarly, I don't think you can teach the "it" factor, but you can unlock it... and that is the plan for next time for me. Apparently, I naturally pull attention on the practice or social floor when I'm in my own little world, but I get too careful, hold back, and just generally get in my own way when it "matters".
So far, telling myself "this is going to be awesome" before taking hold when I know that people are watching is helping to bring out the performance aspect in lessons/practice. Here's hoping that consistent practice of the positive self talk helps make it happen on the competition floor!
This has been the subject of much thought and reflection since my last comp - where it was pointed out from several respected sources (and reflected in the video) that I lost to someone to whom I am at least technically equal, and possibly technically stronger in a few dances. The difference - she performed, and I looked composed but a little quiet.
I do think showmanship can be taught and improved, but it will never become as good as someone who is simply born with it. Similarly, I don't think you can teach the "it" factor, but you can unlock it... and that is the plan for next time for me. Apparently, I naturally pull attention on the practice or social floor when I'm in my own little world, but I get too careful, hold back, and just generally get in my own way when it "matters".
So far, telling myself "this is going to be awesome" before taking hold when I know that people are watching is helping to bring out the performance aspect in lessons/practice. Here's hoping that consistent practice of the positive self talk helps make it happen on the competition floor!