{"id":3756,"date":"2017-03-31T16:31:49","date_gmt":"2017-03-31T16:31:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/?p=3756"},"modified":"2021-10-15T20:59:26","modified_gmt":"2021-10-15T20:59:26","slug":"tips-for-the-incoming-dancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/blog\/tips-for-the-incoming-dancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for the Incoming Dancer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Photo of Kassidy by Taylor Nyman.<\/p><\/div>\n

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As a sophomore dance minor here at WSU, I’ve learned a lot from my involvement in productions and classes. Last year, I was a dancer in Dancescape 2016 and choreographer for the Senior Dance Show. This year, I was a choreographer for Dancescape 2017 and was the head of publicity.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re interested in studying dance in college,\u00a0here are a few tips to help you along on your artistic journey:<\/p>\n

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1. Let go of the feeling you need to do tricks<\/h4>\n

Many people feel you must do turns, leaps and kicks in a dance to stand out, but that\u2019s far from the truth. It\u2019s less about how flexible you are and how many turns you can do, and more about how you do the movement.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s about how you perform with strength and emotion that matters.<\/p>\n

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2. Don\u2019t judge harshly when you\u2019re not used to something<\/h4>\n

Whether it\u2019s a warm up, choreography, or a dance you\u2019re watching – expect to see new things and try new things you\u2019re not used to.<\/p>\n

Keep an open mind through it all. Not everyone creates the same or has the same movement preference. Look at it as an opportunity to learn more about dance from the new things you experience.<\/p>\n

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3. Get out of your comfort zone<\/h4>\n

Branch out. Get creative. If you\u2019re studying dance, you want to explore how you can create movement in different ways and be innovative. This will help you grow as a choreographer and dancer.<\/p>\n

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4. Stay Positive<\/h4>\n

You might not get the choreography right away or even understand a term at first, but it\u2019s apart of the process. Keep practicing and asking questions. Your professors and peers want you to succeed; don\u2019t forget that.<\/p>\n

Stay positive! If you\u2019re struggling with something in class, you\u2019ll get it in time.<\/p>\n

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5. If you have a passion for dance, then dance!<\/h4>\n

If dance has been part of your life for a long time and you want to continue it in college, then give it a shot! It\u2019s better to say you tried it than regretting not trying it at all. WSU offers many opportunities to dance. If you don\u2019t want to stop dancing when you begin college, you don\u2019t have to.<\/p>\n

I hope this insight from a dance minor gives you a better perspective on what it’s like to study dance and what to keep in mind in the studio. Consider taking on the exciting and interesting 26 credit dance minor<\/a> at WSU.<\/p>\n

Who knows\u2026 it could be one of your best decisions in college and will make your passion for the art grow!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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