![]() ![]() Take a close look at your goals and motivations, and talk to your teachers. Don’t judge how you feel about your performance by the size of the trophy or the color of the medal. If you are a true dancer, the satisfaction of an excellent performance will be all the motivation you need to work harder to get better and better. Focusing on the floor is a sign that you’re scared or lack confidence-look right at your audience and make them feel like they know you by the time your performance is over. When you finally get the opportunity to have that stage all to yourself, make sure that the audience and judges can see how much you love to dance. You are willing to rehearse your solo full-out all the time in order to build stamina You are willing to take your solo apart count by count and make sure you know what's up technically (where your arms are on every count, what the best angles are, and so on) You’re willing to go into the studio or your bedroom, on your own, to focus extra time on your solo ![]() You have made a serious commitment to yourself and to dance Take a close, honest look at yourself and your dancing. You’re absolutely determined not to be embarrassed onstage, but how do you know when you’re ready to take on the challenge of a solo-and succeed? In some cases, the disappointed dancer questions whether she wants to continue to dance. Humiliation and embarrassment-two pretty nasty feelings to have as a result of doing something we’re supposed to love-take the place of the expected exhilaration and pride. We all have seen dancers who lack confidence attempt their first solo, only to end up running off stage. Or are they?ĭancing a solo can be wonderful and motivational experience, but it can also be devastating. Most important, they are the dancers who are technically and emotionally ready for the experience. These soloists are dancers who have the guts to get onstage by themselves, are confident about their abilities, and aren’t afraid to accept the judges’ criticism. If you’re a dancer who hits the competition circuit, you’ve noticed a trend: Each year there are more and more solos at dance competitions. ![]()
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