Here we are again.Let's say you've conquered the correct timing, posture, and footwork for a dance.
WHAT ELSE COULD THERE POSSIBLY BE?!
Well, if you ever want to be more than an average dancer (definition: an adequate social dancer; more talented than a beginner, but less talented than some one who wins), there are many, many things.
Characteristics of the Dance
If you're in a huge heat of dancers, the first three areas of critique are MUY IMPORTANTE. They are necessary. But once you're getting down to quarterfinals and semifinals, I want to see some extras:
Physical Characteristics
- body flight in the swing dances (God, no, not like West Coast and Lindy; WALTZ, FOXTROT, AND VIENNESE... because they have swing... and sway)
- no body flight in Tango
- Latin motion in Rumba
- hip swing in (wait for it) Swing
- blah blah blah [read: I'm not your teacher {maybe?!}; get thee some learnin']
Performance Characteristics
- romantic looks/gestures in Rumba, Bolero
- sass in Foxtrot
- unadulterated joy in Viennese
- blah blah blah [see above]
NOTE: these characteristics have to enhance your already established correct timing, posture, and footwork.
Please do not work the pyramid top to bottom.
Pretty please?
One year ago: LLLL, in which I predict the ownership of books.
