Katz Corner

Confidence 
I Cant Express How Important This Is To A Dancer !

Social Or Competitor Or Performer Confidence Is What Separates The Good From The Mediocre. As Dancing Is A Form Of Expression Through Movement Confidence In Ones Self Is Necessary.

Some Simple Tips To Build Confidence Are
1. Dance Like No One Is Watching
2. Practice, Practice, Practice, But Don’t Let Your Pursuit Of Perfection Get In The Way Of Your Enjoyment Of The Dance.
3. A Positive, Determined Attitude And Mentality In Your Lessons, Training And Out On The Dance Floor.

” Know You Are Dont Think You Are ”
“…walk into a dance class thinking you are the best. But not better than any body else. Think about it! ” – DMO

The Simple Tricks You Can Use To help Your Dancing: 
( Understanding Techniques )
Leading And Following
- Coin In Between Fingers
- String Leads At Varying Lengths
- Blind Fold
Musicality
- Blind Fold
- Listen To Songs And Come Up With An Expression Or Emotion For It, Then Try To Dance And Convey This.
Balance
- Alternating T Stands
- Spin Practice
- Centre Of Gravity/ Weight Exercises

How To Make The Move Yours
Train – Practise – Repetition Than Perfection.
You Must Be Able To Do The Pattern With Your Eyes Closed To The Fastest Song You Know Every Time All The Time.
You Should Do The Pattern All The Time In A Competition / Jam & Performances.

Repetition Equals Better Chance Of Execution !! - j

Competition Dancing Philosophy:
“It is to wage war, by sea, land, and air” …Churchill

Quotes About Clothing And Costume’s:

Clothes Make The Man !
Costumes Create The Look !
Costumes Help You Fit The Persona !
Look The Part And Half The Job Is Done !
Whats A Cake Without The Icing ?
Costumes are the first impression that you have of the character – it really does establish who they are.
The costumes had to serve the choreography !