I have two recitals today. I have to sing at one and then dance at another. I'm mostly scared about singing because this is my first time infront of ANYONE and it's at my teacher's house and the people are right infront of me in broad daylight. The dance one is one a stage where there are bright lights shining in our eyes and we can hardly see the audience anyway. BUt at dress rehersal my heart beats out of my chest anyway. Any tips? I'm so scared. I'm the shyest person ever, I don't know what the hell I got myself into..
2006-06-24 04:49:41 · 18 answers · asked by kellyduhhh 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
Keep performing. After a few hundred performances, you'll learn that you're just in a room with a lot of your friends who want to see you do your best and enjoy the results with you. Always remember your experience of your performance is not their experience. You'll remember every mistake; they'll remember every highlight.
2006-06-24 08:57:46 · answer #1 · answered by Ae0n 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am a music ed major with voice as my primary instrument. Many of my professors are professional singers, in opera, musical theatre and otherwise. They say it never really goes away.
I know I'm still not over the initial stage fright. But I do know that once I get up there and get it started, I get invigorated by the adrenaline and enjoyment of performing.
Some advice: Just be prepared, to the fullest. Then you know no matter what comes, you are ready! Come out of your shy shell!
2006-06-24 22:54:13 · answer #2 · answered by alannafaye 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember you are singing in front of friends and family. They will be supportive at your teacher's house. It may help to imagine your best friend in the back of the room and focus on her or him only. Don't worry, you'll be fine. Good luck (break a leg) on your dance recital. Just focus on what you are doing and the other dancers on stage (if any) just like you are practicing in your own room.
2006-06-24 12:42:28 · answer #3 · answered by Ben around the block 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i used to be scared of stages and other wood objects also so scared that i would break out in hives and my palms would get real sweety . i have found that a couple of shots of hard liquor followed by six or eight beers helped me get over the initial hump and was able to confront the stage without fear . Now my problem is not fear but pain because i have fallen off the things almost every time i climb upon them . I'm not sure if the fear or the pain is worse ...............hum that might be a better question !
2006-06-24 11:59:50 · answer #4 · answered by smitty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It helps if you can't see the audience like you said with the stage lights. Stage fright gets better as you keep performing. The fist step on stage is always the hardest. Also, focus on what you're doing, not what it looks like to the audience.
2006-06-24 11:54:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I focus on something or someone that I am comfortable with or that takes my mind off of the impending performance. Then once the audience starts getting into the performance, the stage fright often stops.
2006-06-24 15:45:14 · answer #6 · answered by dawn.grant@snet.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In theatre performance, I generally reccommend keeping focused on what you are doing, your action or intention. I think that could apply here as well. All types of art, performing or otherwise are about communication, so in both the dance and singing performances, I would ask yourself what you are trying to communicate to the audience, and focus on that. If you are really focused on what you are doing, then you won't have time to focus on being nervous.
2006-06-24 16:28:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you probably did this 2 prove that you can get through this. stage fright is not a bad thing, and it is totally common. u can get over it sy practice, practice, practice. in the car, at a store, walking around town, get noticed, and you wont care when recital time comes!
u can do it if u believe in yourself! sing while u r at u'r computer, do your dance to the lunch table, and that is my advice!
2006-06-24 12:02:04 · answer #8 · answered by Pickle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Audiences are ever hopeful that their experience at such performances won't be too awfully excruciating so it will serve you well to accept your teacher's judgement that you ARE ready.
After you clear that hurdle, warm up a little and go for it.
2006-06-24 16:35:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way you'll get over stage fright is to just do it. After doing it a couple of times you'll get used to it. Or, you'll find that it's just not for you
2006-06-24 11:53:52 · answer #10 · answered by purpleama456 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋