Category: Discussion

Stage Fright, what to do?

Stage fright is a normal reaction that many dancers experience before a performance. Learning how to manage it and turn stage fright into positive energy is important to achieve a successful performance. Here are some tips that can help dancers deal with stage fright: 1. Mental Preparation: Try to prepare yourself mentally for the upcoming … Continue reading Stage Fright, what to do?

Overused Competition Songs 2022

There are currently 82 Million Songs only on Spotify but since years we very often hear the same songs at dance competitions on and on. I don’t want you to stop dancing to your favorite song but it doesn’t help you using a song that many dancers have done (maybe even better) before. As I … Continue reading Overused Competition Songs 2022

Why Squid Game is not a good choice for a competition choreography

Today I would like to address all teachers, choreographers and dance groups with a very serious and brief statement.  The news is full of reports of escalating "games" based on the Netflix series "Squid Game".  Scenes from the series are sometimes being re-enacted in elementary schools, and pedagogues often hear terrifying sayings from kids in schoolyards. … Continue reading Why Squid Game is not a good choice for a competition choreography