How to Be a Dancer Dancing is so much more than just a sport. It takes more than a pretty face - it takes a lot of practice and hard work. But if you have the right amount of talent, confidence, and patience, you can accomplish anything . It doesnt matter who you are, and what kind of background you have. If it calls for you, answer back. You may not be perfect at it, but you need to love it. If you do, you will be good at it, in your heart. Make sure that this is what you really want to do. It takes a lot of passion and dedication to dance, whether you dance just as a hobby, or if you want to someday be a professional. If you want to become a professional, you may have to cut out other sports and after school activities to put in the necessary hours of practice. Remember that dance in itself is a sport and it takes a lot of endurance to dance every day. Decide what kind of dancing you would enjoy doing. Whether it be ballet, disco, tap, jazz, swing, hip hop, break-dance, pointe, modern, or bellydancing. Anything you want! Just be sure to choose one that suits your style. Seek guidance . Watch music videos and watch peoples moves, buy dancing lessons on a video, read dancing instructions in books and on the internet, find a tutor, get tips from friends/professionals, etc. Dancing is hard, but with hard, dedicated work, you will excel in many ways. Experiment. Stand in front of a full-length mirror, turn up the tunes, and move your body! Practice different moves on different parts of the body. Be sure that each move transitions nicely into the next. Find a dance school . Dance schools can range from a local youth centre to a more intense independent school. If you are planning on dancing throughout high school and college into professional dance you will want to pick a more intense school. Talk to other dancers in your area as well as the teachers of each school to pick the best one for you. Sign up for as many dance classes as possible . Remember that it is important to have a base in ballet as well as to branch out into other classes. You do not have to take every class offered, and you can always sign up for more classes. Talk to your dance teacher and ask her to recommend classes and to evaluate your level. The more you practice, the better you will get. If you cannot afford to sign up for lessons, you can always find some nice DVDs at Target or other stores that will teach you good dance technique. However, if you plan to become a professional dancer, it is necessary to take lessons from a reputable school. Stretch. It is very important in the world of dance, the more you stretch, the more you will improve your flexibility. You will stretch every day in class, but you may want to add stretching when you wake up or before you go to sleep to improve flexibility, but make sure you are warm enough so you dont hurt yourself. If you have the space, you may want to put a barre somewhere in your home, preferably in a room with wood floors. Even if you do not have wood floors, you will be able to stretch more if you have a barre. Practice . Now that you have your dancing style, lessons, and have chosen the moves that look best on your body, you need to put that knowledge into action! The best way to do this is freestyle dancing in the privacy in your bedroom, and then when your at an average dancing level, attend school dances to enjoy yourself! Be healthy both mentally and physically. Dance is a very demanding sport. It is essential to eat a healthy, balanced diet and keep hydrated. If you feel that you are overdoing it, talk to your dance teacher and ask if it is possible to drop a class. Sign up for a dancing competition. Now that you have learned and put your new skills in front of your peers, its time to step it up a notch! Whether you win or lose, your always a winner for putting in the time and effort to accomplish your dreams! Balance your schedule . You can be dancing up to four hours a day, but remember to schedule your time. Make sure you are able to do your homework every night. Schedule in friend time for your friends who do not take dance classes with you. Dance can take over your life, but remember that you need to be a rounded person. If you are not planning to become a professional, and just dance for fun, it is not necessary to put as much time into dance. Speak up! If you dont understand a dance, ask for help, youre not going to learn it by standing in the corner watching! Always talk to your dance teachers if you are having a problem. Know that it is going to be hard . Learn to distinguish between good and bad pain. Dancing isnt an easy thing to do, but it doesnt have to be painful all the time. Its supposed to be fun! If it gets to the point where youre not having fun at all, stop. Its not worth it if youre not happy. Never just dance the steps . Get into the song, and put feeling into it. If its a upbeat, happy dance smile, make big, sharp movements, and smile! If its a sad or emotional dance, use your facial expression to guide your dancing. That makes every dance a lot better. Keep your confidence . Know that you can do it for sure! #RisingStars (y)
Posted on: Sat, 05 Jul 2014 04:50:35 +0000
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