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“Tricks” vs. “Technique_

Similar to dancers, as teachers and choreographers we also have to develop a pretty thick skin. Each year as our dancers hit the competition stage we place our bare naked creativity out to be scrutinized by our contemporaries. We place the very life of our creations under the microscope. Our dancers, our dances u2013 our everything. Personally, I get much more nervous on this side of the business than I ever did as a performer. Criticize my body, my technique, my ability to perform u2013 I can handle that. Criticize my creativity, my ability to train, my CHILDREN u2013 that brings out a whole new beast

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“Tricks” vs. “Technique_

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  1. Tiger Friday - About Us At Tiger Friday, we're passionate about helping everyone who loves to dance show off their unique and fierce style. Our mission is to make sure that our customers look and feel amazing wearing dancewear that expresses their individual personality. Whether it's maximizing your moves on the dance floor, or just strutting down the street with uncomparable confidence, we know what a powerful weapon having the right outfit can be! That's why we believe in making sure everyone has the accessories they need to let loose and feel free while they perform – Fierce, Free and Fabulous!

  2. Understanding Critiques • Dancers, teachers, and choreographers must develop thick skin for criticism. • Competition exposes our creativity and artistry to scrutiny. • Nervousness on this side of the business compared to performing.

  3. Understanding Critiques • • • Most critiques from competition judges are constructive. Personal experience with critiques and their constructive nature. One critique that stands out, sparking the need for clarification. Technique vs. Tricks • • • • Clarifying the difference between technique and tricks. Technique: The execution of an artistic or scientific task with skill and efficiency. Trick: A clever and skillful action performed for entertainment. Discussing the importance of technique in dance.

  4. The Role of Technique • Technique's constant importance in dance. • No dance style is exempt from the need for great technique. • Artistry is best expressed when rooted in sound technique.

  5. Issues as a Judge • • • • Three main problems observed as a dance judge. Dancers performing tricks without technical readiness. The misconception that tricks are required for high scores. Dancers striving for "trend tricks" they may not be ready for. Addressing the Issues • • The importance of building a solid foundation in technique. Emphasizing the need for integration and meaningful use of tricks. Encouraging teachers to prioritize dancers' readiness over trends. •

  6. Conclusion • The everlasting importance of technique. • Distinguishing between technique and tricks. • Building a strong foundation in technique leads to stage-ready performance.

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