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Is Excellent Technique Enough

It seems this little part of the dance world has people believing that if you are not well versed in tricks, acro and gymnastics, there is little to no room for you in the professional dance world anymore. The bombardment of trick after trick, held extension after extension, flip after flip has some of us visually exhausted and asking, u201cWhen are you going to actually start dancing?u201d Where are the seamless transitions, the storytelling, the continuous phrases of movement which flow and make choreographic sense? Do we not care about this anymore? Well some T.V.<br>https://www.danceteacherweb.com/en

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Is Excellent Technique Enough

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  1. Dance Teacher Web

  2. Dance’s representation on T.V. has helped make great strides for the world of dance in terms of recognition and respect, without a doubt. It has allowed young dancers to see dreams realized as well as the hard work, dedication and rejection which goes along with the territory. While it has opened up dance faor the greater community, there is a troubling, double edged sword which leaves little to be desired.

  3. It seems this little part of the dance world has people believing that if you are not well versed in tricks, acro and gymnastics, there is little to no room for you in the professional dance world anymore. The bombardment of trick after trick, held extension after extension, flip after flip has some of us visually exhausted and asking, “When are you going to actually start dancing?” Where are the seamless transitions, the storytelling, the continuous phrases of movement which flow and make choreographic sense? Do we not care about this anymore? Well some T.V. programs and dance competitions might leave you feeling that way with their praise over and again, but I disagree.

  4. I believe many teachers agree with me. We’re tired of seeing youngsters on T.V. and in competition being ripped apart in critique because they opted for a classic tap or theatre jazz solo number which demonstrated stylistic nuance, solid technique, musicality and clean lines without the addition of a side tilt or front flip to the floor. Not that there isn’t a time and place for that too, but it doesn’t have to be every time.

  5. A lot of us teachers and choreographers are bored with this trend and having us say, “What else you got?” Yes, athleticism is desired and an absolutely wonderful asset to have as a dancer, along as it’s combined with a foundational technique and understanding of movement profile, transitions, performance, intent and artistry. I, myself have no interest in rewarding a dance student anymore who just because they did some fouettés into a tilt into a death defying dive to the floor thinks they are “better,” than their technically skilled peer who came out with less tricks yet demonstrated an entire performance which left me feeling joyful, fulfilled and confident this dancer understood exactly what their choreographic intent was.

  6. Contact info Phone No : 2035457167 Email : kingdirect64@gmail.com Website : www.danceteacherweb.com

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