Please give me any advice on dancing (ballet, tap, jazz,...). Any thing that can help or encourage me. Thanks?

Question

I am 15. I have been in dance class for about 3 months. I plan on attending American Musical Dramatic Acadamy (acting school) after highschool to become an actress. I want to have really good form, strength, and technique.

Answer 1

Hey Girl!

You asked this question twice. Thats okay this time I'll say something different.

Always try your hardest in dance classes. This will show your teacher that you are dedicated and want to learn.

Next, always be on time and have a big smile when you enter the studio. This will show your positive attitude.

ALWAYS:

-point your toes
-smile or show emotion
-spot during pirouettes
-keep trying until you get it perfect
-mantain a positive"I CAN DO IT" attitude
-don't be afraid to ask questions
-listen when a teacher is trying to explain a step
-last but not least, HAVE FUN!!!

Good Luck!!!

<3<3<3

Answer 2

Maybe this isn't what you asked, but this is what inspires me before a dance.

Dance Genesis 1:1 - 1:15

And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and he sparated the light from the darkness. God called the light “spots” and the darkness he called “to-black.” And there was dinner, and there was sleep — the first day.

And God said, “Let there be an expanse between the wings to separate wing from wing.” So God made the expanse and separated the wing on the left from the wing on the right. And it was so. God called the expanse “stage.” And there was a dinner, and there was sleep — the second day.

And God said, “Let the surface of the stage be dry and forgiving, and let the soda stay gathered in bottles.” And it was so. God called the stage surface “marley” and the gathered soda he called “Coke.” And God saw that it was good.

And God said, “Let the people produce Art: music and dance on the stage to provoke thought, according to their various needs.” And God saw that it was good. And there was tech, and there was morning, and there was no sleep — the third day.

And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the house, and let them serve as signs to mark the beginning of the season, and let them draw the people in.” And it was so. God made the two great house lights dim and he set a lesser light on the stage. God saw that it was good and called it the “premier,” and it fell on the evening of the fourth day.

And God caused his chosen director to appear upon the stage, and the director was within the spot light that God set upon the stage. God’s director welcomed the people, and made an appeal to the masses for membership and tithing. God saw the donations and was much relieved.

And God caused his chosen director to leave the stage, and parted the mighty walls of velvet curtains so that the people might enjoy the stage. And God saw that the performance had begun, and it was good.

And God said to the reporters who gathered after the show, “We need a name for this show — let it be called Genesis. Who? Oh her! That dancer is Eve.”

—Anonymous

A Dancer's Creed

Promise Yourself:

To be so strong that nothing can disturb your
peace of mind.

To speak of health, happiness, and prosperity to
every person you meet.

To make all your friends feel that there is
something wonderful in them.

To look at the sunny side of everything and
make your dreams come true.

To think only of the best, to work only for
the best, and expect only the best.

To be just as enthusiastic about the success
of others as you are about your own.

To forget the mistakes of the past and press on
to the greater achievements of the future.

To wear a cheerful expression at all times
and give every living creature you meet
a smile.

To give so much time to the improvement of
yourself that you have no time to criticize
others.

To be too large for worry, too noble for
anger, too strong for fear, and too happy
to permit the presence of trouble.

To always point your toes.

— Anonymous


I read those before every dance, weither it's just in the studio, or right before a preformance, It helps me remember that women( and men!) have been doing the same thing I am about to do in some fashion for damn near eternity and that I am another in a long line of beautiful, healthy and vibrent dancers, showing the world our philosophy, and emotions through the dance. Hope that helps sugar.

Remember always Smile and point your toes! And brake a belly!

Answer 3

Those are all good points, but mainly for ballet! :)

Whatever you do, JUST ENJOY IT! Don't take it so seriously it's not fun. Dancing is something I LOVE to do. It's my therapy! :) Get into the music, enjoy yourself, and don't beat yourself up if you don't pick it up quickly.

When it comes to tapping, just be sure to keep your feet loose. If you are tight, then you won't connect very well with the floor.

With jazz, literally just let your body move. With ballet, you need to be very tight, tucked in, pointed just right, etc. With jazz, just let your body GO! Feel the music, let it move all over, and just have fun!!

P.S. Break a leg! (don't say "good luck" because it's bad luck)
I've been a dancer for almost 20 years...teacher for 7

Answer 4

1. Watch the Pros
2. Feel the music
3. Pratice Pratice Pratice
4. Have fun

Answer 5

back straight thats one of the most important things to rember,another is to make sure that you (feel) THE MUSIC,DANCING IS MORE THEN MOVING ITS FEELING AS WELL.make sure this is what you truley want to do.the people want to see you enjoy yourself,so when it feels more like a high pressured job rather then something you really enjoy,its time to move on...

Answer 6

keep practicing! You sound like you are on the right track!

Answer 7

if you feel it in your souls and practice, practice, practice you can suceed!!