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QuestionHow long does it take to learn a dance routine?Yolanda Thomas is a Hip Hop Dance Instructor based in Los Angeles, California and Sydney, Australia. Yolanda has taught hip hop at the Sydney Dance Company and is a two-time winner of the LA Music Award for singing and songwriting. She has won Choreographer of the Year by GROOVE, an Australian hip hop dance competition and was hired by Google to choreograph their Sydney Mardi Gras float.It can take a bit of time to learn a full routine, but you can make a lot of improvements within about 3 practice sessions.
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QuestionHow can I memorize dance steps so that I remember them when I am nervous and performing?Community AnswerPractice as much as you can and make sure you know your cues. Don't practice until you get it right, practice until you can't get it wrong. Your body will know what to do even if your mind draws a blank, it's called "muscle memory."
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QuestionHow can I avoid getting upset if I miss a step?Community AnswerJust tell yourself that the only people who know the routine are the people doing the dance, so most likely the audience didn't even notice. Everyone makes mistakes (even if you don't see them), so don't be too hard on yourself. Practice as much as you can before your next performance and you'll be fine!
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QuestionWhat if I don't have an instructor?Community AnswerTry find someone who knows how to dance so that they can give you feedback. If not, record yourself and see which areas need more work.
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QuestionWould continually listening to the dance music help?IncredibleGuinevereCommunity AnswerYes, as long as you run the dance in your head. Listening to the dance music also helps with memorizing the counts and/or words.
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QuestionWhat if I mess up during the performance?Community AnswerJust forget about it - If you mess up, it's not the end of the world. Depending on your performance, you'll probably never see most of the people again, and they may not have even noticed you messing up.
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QuestionI have a dance that is 3 minutes and 36 seconds. I only have 3 days to memorize it. Any tips?Community AnswerPractice for a few hours (not straight) each day, and before you go to sleep, picture yourself doing the whole dance to the music. You could also videotape yourself doing it, and watch it when you are taking breaks. Believe in yourself!
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QuestionHow do I properly prepare myself and make sure I am confident when going on stage?Community AnswerPractise makes perfect they say. Practice as much as you can, and you will know that you can't fail on stage.
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QuestionWhat if it's for an audition and I have little to no time to learn the choreography?Community AnswerDo the best you can. If you forget, go with the music until you find the spot where you remember the choreography.
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QuestionIf I follow these steps can I learn a two-minute dance in two weeks?Kami-Kay SaboCommunity AnswerA two-minute dance is easier to learn in two weeks, than a 10-minute dance in one week. You should be fine, as long as you follow the steps.
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QuestionHow can I learn from a video?Community AnswerFirst, watch the first 15 to 30 seconds of the video and memorize the choreography, just like you would in a dance class. Slowly start marking the motions as you repeatedly watch that segment of the video. Once you feel you have a solid grip on that section, play the video and set your phone down on a table. Try to do the dance without looking at the video and see what parts you need work with.
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QuestionWhat if I mess up in a performance in front of an audience of people from my class? I don't want to hear them make fun of me again just because I made a mistake.Community AnswerMost people won't care, and they'll make mistakes of their own. Just be confident, smile, and have fun!
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QuestionIf I'm young, how do I make myself known?IncredibleGuinevereCommunity AnswerGo to as many workshops, master classes and auditions as you can. Take classes at multiple studios, go to conventions and go to well-known studios.
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QuestionI just learned a dance today. Performance is next week. What should I do?DanceandcookiesCommunity AnswerPractice as much as possible. Go over it every day until the show. Record yourself doing it and play it back so that you can correct yourself.
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QuestionWhat if I don't have any space to dance in and I am not allowed to go outside?Community AnswerAsk if you can get some help moving furniture around somewhere so that you have some space to dance. If that's not possible, ask if you can go to a friend's house to work on your dance. Maybe your friend will want to learn it with you!
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