DANCE TEAM HOPEFULS AND OFFICER CANDIDATES

DANCE TEAM HOPEFULS

SKILLS TECHNIQUE

Skill technique focuses on the dancer’s ability to correctly execute leaps, jumps, and turns.  Proper alignment, weight shifts, and focus are emphasized. Skills are demonstrated and linked in short phrases.

HIGH KICK TECHNIQUE

Kick technique exercises are designed to increase the height and endurance of performing high kicks with correct alignment. Conditioning exercises are shared to increase the dancer’s strength, stamina, and flexibility. Proper kick technique is a basic skill that is required for all precision dance/drill team members.

OFFICER CANDIDATES

OFFICER CANDIDATE INTERVIEW TRAINING

The interview often determines who will earn the highest leadership positions. Maturity, character, creativity, problem solving and communication skills are all exhibited within a five to ten minute interview. A great interview equals a winning candidate. Officer candidates may be interested in visiting the Backstage Library for the following book:  AMERICAN DANCE TEAM LEADER:  #1 AUDITION

OFFICER CANDIDATE AUDITION APPLICATION

How to present “you” on paper makes a lasting impression and often becomes a tie breaker.  The written word speaks volumes in reflecting a person’s leadership and performance potential.  I’ll help you to prepare an audition or scholarship application, essay, or résumé.

CHOREOGRAPHY TRAINING

You will be introduced to basic choreography skills such as:  spatial design, tempo, energy, shape, levels, and style.  With an understanding of these basic elements you will create your own dance.  We can also help you select music and create a skeleton of your music with routine notes. The choreography training helps you to create a meaningful and original dance for your performance. 

You may be interested in the e-book, THE DANCE MAKER SERIES. This is a helpful tool for the first time dance maker with “nuts and bolts” information on how to make dances, select music, and use the stage space.

PROFESSIONAL CHOREOGRAPHY

A professional choreographer will make a dance that fits your performance style and reflects your skill level. You choose the music or we can help you find it.  Bring that video camera to tape your session.  You will perform with confidence knowing your dance was especially created for you.