Tips for picking up choreography
Watch the choreographer. Don’t watch yourself.
Until you understand the line, shape or step, watch the choreographer or assistant. FEEL your body moving but don’t watch yourself in the mirror until you understand the movement, music and the physical impetus of the line, shape or step.
If the choreographer is marking,
watch the assistant and LISTEN to the choreographer.
While waiting for your group, close your eyes and review the choreo with the music. Mark with your hands if needed.
Use the mantra: Keep it moving.
This means "close enough, keep moving".
You will add the details as you become more confident.
Say the steps out loud or to yourself.
Close your eyes and recreate in your mind.
When you get to a tricky part, “rewind” the choreo back 4 or so counts (counts that you do know well) and add the part that is not clear to you. Blend the new sections into the parts your body knows.
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Good Luck! See you in class.
Tracie
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