Formations, Arms, and Legs OH MY!

I would say most of you are getting the choreography down, and know more of it than you thought you did. So I would say some of you are thinking why do I need to practice daily if I already know most of the moves?

Well, I also know most of the choreography and I feel like I have it down pretty well because I practiced a ton. HOWEVER, even I (remember I am a vocal teacher not a dancer) need to continue to practice. I just practiced with the DVD this morning and was thinking woah, Heather watch those arms. That wasn't perfect. On "That Man" I will be the first one to say I NEED to work on keeping my arm up on the charleston part (Chorus).  There were a few other things that needed fine tuning. I am sadly not performing with you, BUT I will still continue to practice and improve because I require that of you. I will never ask you to do something that I will not also do! So with that being said. Start practicing in a mirror or in front of a parent, friend, or sibling who is in show choir with you and start doing a little constructive criticism. CONSTRUCTIVE means, give one good thing they are doing. 

For example: 

Wow, your facial expression was just amazing… do that more, and also make sure your pointing your toe right there.

You have that part down, but you should work on that next part a little more you are so close to getting it perfect.

When you move to your next spot move like you are still dancing… stay in "character"…you are a PERFORMER! Entertain the audience.

Speaking of moving to your formations. Don't forget your formations, remember windows, and SPREAD OUT!  Last Saturday you were all pretty sketchy. I am still working on getting that 17 min video loaded on youtube… you need to memorize your positions, and visualize your lines. Know when and where you are moving before you move!! : ) 

IT'S ALL ABOUT CLEANING UP THE DANCES NOW, AND BUILDING STAMINA SO YOU CAN SING IT OUT LOUDLY AND DANCE AT THE SAME TIME FOR 22 MINUTES! TRUST ME THAT IS NOT EASY! LOL I WAS SO OUT OF BREATH FROM TALKING AND DANCING ON THAT DVD! SO PRACTICE IT A TON!!! 

PRACTICE MAKES PERMANENT, IF YOU PRACTICE IT WRONG YOU WILL DO IT WRONG EVERY TIME. SO BE SURE YOU ARE DOING IT RIGHT! I KNOW. LOL I PRACTICED ONE PART WRONG, AND NOW IT IS SOOOO HARD FOR ME TO DO IT THE CORRECT WAY!

Look at the difference in arms and legs here:

RIGHT WAY ABOVE WRONG BELOW

RIGHT WAY ABOVE, AND WRONG BELOW

You all are Acca-Awesome!

Hello, to my fabulous 24. So I first want to start out by saying this blog will be a way that we can all communicate and keep in contact over the summer. If you have any questions about anything you can post here, and I will try to check back in every few days. I will post performance tips, information regarding our trip and other random things.

 I am extremely proud of all of you. Last Saturday was the best practice we have ever had. You all were so amazing, and worked so hard. We got so much accomplished and I hope that you all continue that work ethic at home. That video will help you a ton, but do remember that I am only one person and a few of those songs have several different parts or you are going different directions. DO NOT PRACTICE GOING TO THE RIGHT, if you go to the left. Know what I mean?

See you all at our next practice June 19th. Working on a meeting place…


Also, working on fun disney shirts for you guys. What do you think?





Front and Back
                                                                       

PLEASE Try to go through the entire set a minimum of 1-2 times daily. This will help it become more fluid, and second nature, so we can start working on facials, and tightening up formations!

Hope you all have a wonderful last week of school! 

Your favorite director, 

Heather