Sunday, December 25, 2011
Happy Holidays!
Sorry I haven't posted in a while! I've been super busy with dance rehearsals for our Holiday Show, and a lot of Christmas shopping! Did any of you guys get any dance items for Christmas? I know I did! :) Happy Holidays!
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Some Tips For a Dance Audition
Hey everyone! So a few of you have asked me if I had any tips or tricks I use when I'm trying out or auditioning for a dance team, class, or a role in a show. (Think of the Nutcracker) Well today I'm going to share a few of them with you.
1. Appearance
When you are at a dance audition, you want to make a good first impression. You want to look like a candiate as soon as you enter the room. If you come to the try out in the wrong clothes, they might already have you off the team (Or whatever your trying out for) before you even start dancing. The minute you step into the room, they start judging you. At an audition, keep your hair back in a sleek ponytail or bun. Get rid of any whispies with hairgel or hairspray, but don't use so much that your hair looks like plastic. Keep the makeup light. Just a little mascara, chapstick, and foundation/concealer if you need it. Wear appropriate dance attire, like jazz pants, booty shorts, sports bra or tank top, tights if needed, etc. Bring your dance shoes in your dance bag. If this is ballet, wear a simple black leo with pink tights. Do not wear any complicated leos or skirts. Pull your hair into a clean bun, and also keep the makeup light.
2. Be prepared
You should know what will be expected of you before you go to your try out. If the try out is at your studio, your teacher should be able to tell you what you will need to know. There also might be an info flyer at the front desk at your studio or on the studio's website. If your trying out for a Highschool dance team, there should be a sheet in the front desk with information about the team and tryouts. There is nothing worse than showing up at an audition and not being able to do what they are asking.
3. Practice
There will be some things that you cannot practice at home because of space issues or maybe the type of floor you have. But, you should be stretching and doing a little at home practice everynight. If there's something you need to work on that you can't practice at home, ask your dance teacher to help you work on it after before or after class.
4. Make yourself special
You have to make yourself stand out at try outs. If you have something special about you, the judges will have another reason to pick you instead of someone else. For me, it's flexibility. I'm not saying that you should be a one-trick-pony, but deffinently try to show off what you do best!
5. Attitude
Do NOT try to suck up to the judges. A simple "Hi :)" and "Thank-you(:" will do. Let them remember you for your dancing, not your words.
6. Get good rest
The night before your tryout, go to sleep early. Eat a good breakfast and maybe a light healthy snack before your audition. Don't forget to bring a water bottle to your audition if allowed!
Here's a quick video with some more tips for a dance audition! It's kinda long, but it has a lot of information(:
This is pretty much all you can do. The rest of your score will rely on your dancing. But it never hurts to use some tips like these ones! Good luck to anyone who's getting ready for an audition!(:
1. Appearance
When you are at a dance audition, you want to make a good first impression. You want to look like a candiate as soon as you enter the room. If you come to the try out in the wrong clothes, they might already have you off the team (Or whatever your trying out for) before you even start dancing. The minute you step into the room, they start judging you. At an audition, keep your hair back in a sleek ponytail or bun. Get rid of any whispies with hairgel or hairspray, but don't use so much that your hair looks like plastic. Keep the makeup light. Just a little mascara, chapstick, and foundation/concealer if you need it. Wear appropriate dance attire, like jazz pants, booty shorts, sports bra or tank top, tights if needed, etc. Bring your dance shoes in your dance bag. If this is ballet, wear a simple black leo with pink tights. Do not wear any complicated leos or skirts. Pull your hair into a clean bun, and also keep the makeup light.
2. Be prepared
You should know what will be expected of you before you go to your try out. If the try out is at your studio, your teacher should be able to tell you what you will need to know. There also might be an info flyer at the front desk at your studio or on the studio's website. If your trying out for a Highschool dance team, there should be a sheet in the front desk with information about the team and tryouts. There is nothing worse than showing up at an audition and not being able to do what they are asking.
3. Practice
There will be some things that you cannot practice at home because of space issues or maybe the type of floor you have. But, you should be stretching and doing a little at home practice everynight. If there's something you need to work on that you can't practice at home, ask your dance teacher to help you work on it after before or after class.
4. Make yourself special
You have to make yourself stand out at try outs. If you have something special about you, the judges will have another reason to pick you instead of someone else. For me, it's flexibility. I'm not saying that you should be a one-trick-pony, but deffinently try to show off what you do best!
5. Attitude
Do NOT try to suck up to the judges. A simple "Hi :)" and "Thank-you(:" will do. Let them remember you for your dancing, not your words.
6. Get good rest
The night before your tryout, go to sleep early. Eat a good breakfast and maybe a light healthy snack before your audition. Don't forget to bring a water bottle to your audition if allowed!
Here's a quick video with some more tips for a dance audition! It's kinda long, but it has a lot of information(:
This is pretty much all you can do. The rest of your score will rely on your dancing. But it never hurts to use some tips like these ones! Good luck to anyone who's getting ready for an audition!(:
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Teaching The Little Ones(:
Today I helped teach a youth Ballet/Tap/Jazz class for 3 hours. The girls are around 6 years old. And they are adorable(: . They try SO hard during class. Being an assistant teacher has truly made me look at dance in a different light. Those little girls inspire me to work harder and try my best in all of my classes every week. They make me want to be a better dancer. One of them said to me today, "I wanna dance just like you." <3 It made me realize how much they look up to the teacher and I. It made me remember being 6 years old and going to dance class being so excited. I have never forgotton that feeling, I still feel it every day as I walk into the studio. I remember my first recital perfectly. I walked onto the stage and was instantly happy. I knew I just wanted to dance forever. <3 It makes me so excited for these girls because I know they have a whole life ahead of them in dance and I want them to enjoy it just as much as I have. I think that's one reason why I enjoy teaching so much. Hope you like this video, I thought it was pretty funny!
If you watch the little girl in the middle, she struggles so much with first position. She is adorable.
New Blog!
Hey everyone(: Welcome to my new blog, When You Live To Dance. This blog will be about my life as a dancer. I hope others of you who have an interest in dance will follow! Looking forward to starting my new blog. I've never really had a blog before, so this is all a little new to me.
About Me~ I'm 14 years old, and have been dancing my whole life. I couldn't imagine life without dance. I currently dance about 12 hours a week. I take Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hiphop, Technique, Stretch & Conditioning, and Jumps Leaps & Turns classes along with private lessons. I'm on a Performing Arts Team where we preform at local events and also compete at dance competitions and conventions. I also work at my studio as an assistant teacher and choreographer, and often work at the front desk. The dance studio is like a second home to me, and my teachers and dance friends are like family to me!(:
Please feel free to comment on any posts with questions or feedback. It can be a little confusing to commment at first because you have to have an account, but once you become a member it's very easy! All you have to do is register with your google/gmail account. on the right hand side of the screen, you should see the "Join this Site" button. Click on it an sign up to become a member! Once you become a follower it is easy to sign in with the "Sign In" option also on the right side of the screen(: . I'd love to get to know some of you!
About Me~ I'm 14 years old, and have been dancing my whole life. I couldn't imagine life without dance. I currently dance about 12 hours a week. I take Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hiphop, Technique, Stretch & Conditioning, and Jumps Leaps & Turns classes along with private lessons. I'm on a Performing Arts Team where we preform at local events and also compete at dance competitions and conventions. I also work at my studio as an assistant teacher and choreographer, and often work at the front desk. The dance studio is like a second home to me, and my teachers and dance friends are like family to me!(:
Please feel free to comment on any posts with questions or feedback. It can be a little confusing to commment at first because you have to have an account, but once you become a member it's very easy! All you have to do is register with your google/gmail account. on the right hand side of the screen, you should see the "Join this Site" button. Click on it an sign up to become a member! Once you become a follower it is easy to sign in with the "Sign In" option also on the right side of the screen(: . I'd love to get to know some of you!
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