Performance Tips

      My recital was just last week, and I figured I'd compile some tips that I learned from it and my other performances.

Tip 1. Write down which side of side you enter and exit from for each of your dances, since adrenaline might prevent you from thinking clearly.

Tip 2. If you have any way to control this, make sure your studio allows you to keep your hair and makeup the same throughout the show so you don't have to worry about it.

Tip 3. Make sure you and your class/troupe block the dance before you rehearse it, that way you'll see how it should be, especially if the teacher's not there.

Tip 4. Don't practice backstage, If you practice the day of performance it'll tire you out and make you more afraid of making a mistake(s).

Tip 5. WARM UP so you don't hurt yourself, because that would seriously suck. If you do a group warmup, feel free to warmup and stretch after or before as well.

Tip 6. Don't wait for friends. If they have a quick change and you don't, you'll just be in their way.

Tip 7. If you're a teacher absolutely, definitely, be there on the day of performance to answer any last minute questions.

Tip 8. Have a picture(s) of you in your outfit(s) so you know if anything's missing.

   I hope those tips help you a lot!

P.S. Check out this FUNNY ballet video...
                          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCbDFxWCKQo