I am not afraid to dance on stage in front of 100s (or more) of people.I like to dance,but I LOVE to sing.I'm not afraid to dance on stage in front of more strangers than family at Baytown Jr. High School,but I'm TERRIFIED to sing in front of 1 side of my family at a family reunion.What should I do?
2007-06-05 07:35:07 · 12 answers · asked by Brittany J. 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
It's a scientific fact that nervousness helps you perform better. Just think of it as your body perparing you for your performance. Everyone feels stage frieght, some just have it more. It's ok to have. Your family knows you and your talents, and if you mess up, its ok. Because, if you mess up, they will still love you and know you for the amazing dancer and singer you are.
2007-06-05 10:10:42 · answer #1 · answered by Demi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practice, practice, practice.
Try taking a public speaking class at a local jr college. Just remember that it's a big group of strangers, and that you honestly don't care what they think about you. If you can write and give speeches in front of a big group of strangers, you might feel better singing in front of a big group of strangers.
Also, you could volunteer to read to people. Maybe at the library or schools or senior centers.
Ooh! That's a good idea, you can sing at local senior centers. They'll be stoked to hear someone sing and entertain them. And you'll get practice in front of a big group of strangers.
Have confidence in yourself. If you know you can sing, you shouldn't be worried. :) Good luck!
2007-06-05 15:05:50 · answer #2 · answered by Laurie F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats because its a smallergroup. I was the same way. I could do my dance competitions because you cant see faces, just darkness. At the reunion, youll be able to see everyone. Last december I volunteered to speak in a fairly small group. It was a candle lightning ceramony for those who havelost children. I talked about my son and Ive always been absolutely terrified to do anything like it but I wanted so much to share his life with as many people as possible, so I just got up there and did it. I was shaking like a neurotic mess but I did it and you just have to get up and do it. Once you begin just tell yourself, its too late, Ive already staretd now, may as well finish and look up and look at the people(I did). You may think thats scarier but actually seeing that they are enjoying you will ease your tensions, I promise. They wont be rolling their eyes, theyll be smiling, maybe dancing to YOU! So, just do it and when its over, your confidence will be that much stronger! I cant wait to speak again this year!
2007-06-05 14:43:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have probably been subtly given messages about that side of the family by the "supportive" side of the family.
Happens in the best of families.
Question is, how badly do you want fame? Or ok, the expression of your talent?
If you want it badly enough, the problematic side of the family is just another audience. Would you refuse to sing at the Oscars because they were there?
If not, make every occasion that you sing in public an Oscar performance.
*Poof!* No more problematic side of family..
2007-06-05 14:48:27 · answer #4 · answered by rhapword 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pretend that instead of a crowd you are actually standing in front of your mirror in your room, or that you are somewhere that you feel comfortable. Don't fuss over your appearance, and pretend that your family members are not there, that you're singing alone. If you can't stand singing alone, then pretend that a crowd is going wild while you are singing a new hit single. If nothing else works, stare at the ceiling when you perform.
2007-06-05 14:46:56 · answer #5 · answered by eamcullen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start out singing for a small group of people who you don't get nervous in front of. Then slowly increase the size of the group you are performing for. Maybe even mix some dance into your singing routiene so there's some familar territory.
2007-06-05 14:44:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know how difficult this is.
Stage fright is something that most really good performers, have had to come to terms with and I am convinced that it adds something to the performance.
With your family, try to imagine that you are on a stage in front of lots of people (Not your family) and you will probably amaze them all with your performance.
2007-06-05 14:44:39 · answer #7 · answered by macdelanoche 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Join a drama club and get a role that requires you to sing. You get a lot of support from people around you and gain confidence you will carry with you for the rest of your life.
Also practice in form of a few of them individually.
this will break the fear.
2007-06-05 14:41:53 · answer #8 · answered by Lyrad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Focus on your tast at hand (singing the song) and not on who is there. Whatever you focus on will determine how anxious you feel. If you focus on how well you are going to sing, you will feel confident and do a better job. If you focus on the people who are going to listen to and what you are afraid they will think you will be anxious and not do as well.
Good luck!
2007-06-05 14:43:38 · answer #9 · answered by mama06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont see them...do it as if they were not there and you were alone or pick a favorite person and focus on them alone...it is only your brain playing a scene...change the scene and you will act differently...realize in 10 years these people wont even care....what you give your attention to grows so starve the fear by no audience no play moves...and just enjoy what you love to do!.....hope it helps
2007-06-05 14:41:07 · answer #10 · answered by rowdysunsetart 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋