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One of the most exciting things you can do as a dancer is participate in a stage show. There’s nothing like having the stage to yourself and giving it all you’ve got. Most dance studios offer stage show experiences, sometimes called “showcases” or “spotlight shows”. Here are some tips to help you out in planning for your next performance in a spotlight show or showcase:
Practice the way you want to perform. Don’t forget to practice all the little things like smiling and looking up. Sometimes it helps to actually visualize the audience being in front of you while you practice. Practice in front of a live audience if possible. If there are other students or instructors present while you practice, ask them to watch you perform and give constructive feedback. Don’t wait until the night of the show to “turn it on”.
Practice without the mirrors. Dancing while looking in a mirror is great for dialing in the technique and styling of your dance, because you get instant feedback as you go along. However, dancing in the mirror can also cause a few bad habits, like relying on the mirror to see where your partner is, and orienting yourself in the space. Once you’ve gotten comfortable dancing your routine with the music, start rehearsing facing away from the mirrors so that you can get used to looking the right directions and finding your partner naturally.
Video yourself 2-3 weeks out from the performance. Video can be a powerful ally to help you see how you’re doing prior to a performance. Video offers a big benefit over simply looking in a mirror, because it separates the visual aspect of the performance from the sensory input you experience when you dance. When viewing your performance in the third person, you can also more easily identify things that your instructor and coaches want you to work on. (Caution: don’t get psyched out when watching yourself on video; low-quality video recorders like cell phones and flip-cams cannot capture all the emotion and power of a live performance. Use the video to identify obvious issues like posture, spacing, and expression; don’t use it to judge overall impact.) Make sure to videotape yourself long enough before the show so that you and your instructors can identify what to work on with plenty of time to fix it before the show.
Follow the 80% rule. It doesn’t matter who you are, everybody gets nervous energy before or during a performance. It’s perfectly natural, and should be expected. With this fact in mind, it’s best to think of dancing at 80% instead of 100%. This is a bit counter-intuitive, but helpful to keep you under control. During practice, you’ve probably dialed in the right amount of energy to carry out your routine without getting badly off balance or off time. On the day of the show, the extra nervous energy that you’ll have can cause you to dance harder and faster than you did during practice. Plan for this extra surge of energy by mentally dialing back your energy level for your performance, and you should end up with just the right amount of energy to perform your best. Failing to obey the 80% rule can cause you to do unexpected things during your performance, and make the steps feel different. Remember, more isn’t better. Better is better.
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