Teachers will be the first to tell you that it takes more than just talent to be a great dancer. It should go without saying that you need to work hard in your dance classes, too. However, did you know that the best dance students not only work the hardest, but display other common qualities? If you want to temps levé to the top of your dance class, take note of these eighteen traits. 1. Arrive early Not on time. Early. 2. Come prepared Everyone is forgetful sometimes but the best students start preparing for their class in advance. 3. Stay focused and alert during class Be rested and eat well to make this easier. 4. Apply corrections quickly No one likes to give the same correction over and over, so if you don’t understand… 5. Ask questions and listen to the questions asked by others Just remember to think before you ask. 6. Practice or think about dance outside of the lesson Practice makes permanent. 7. Absorb movement and direction as quickly as possible Sure, this is a skill that takes practice but good dance students always work to get it faster. 8. Think ahead as you dance Believe it or not, this also takes practice. Develop your intuition for choreography and other things by making sure you are practicing numbers 3, 4, 5, and 6. 9. Take notes Dancers don’t often take written notes during class, but they do take mental ones and then write them down later. 10. Condition the body outside of class Dance class is where you develop your dance skills. You develop greater dance fitness, strength, and endurance to perform these dance skills with cross-training outside of class. 11. Avoid being a distraction Yes, this is a ‘what not to do’. Know proper dance class etiquette and follow it. 12. Listen to the body in class A good dance student knows his limitations and modifies the movement or steps aside (see number 11) when it is necessary to avoid injury. 13. Talk with your teacher about things relative to the class Establish a solid, professional relationship with your teacher. Stick to the subject and see also numbers 5 and 11. 14. Trust and respect your teacher Trust his/her judgement, decisions, methods, and knowledge. If you have good reason not to, find a teacher you CAN trust and respect. 15. Be ready, willing, and eager to go back to the basics. Hard-core dancers learn from dancing with beginners and returning to the basics of their technique. That’s why they love it. 16. Mentally tag your mistakes and show up rather than show off Wouldn’t you rather spend time trying to improve than rehash what you already do well? Thought so. 17. Be supportive and encouraging of your classmates Clap for them. Praise their efforts and accomplishments. Offer to help or give help when asked. 18. Respond graciously and with gratitude at all times Leave any negativity outside the studio. Remember to say thank you for corrections and compliments. -Rockettes
Posted on: Wed, 08 Oct 2014 09:28:59 +0000
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