Month: January 2020

All Ireland & Republic of Ireland Amateur & Youth Champions 2019

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Beginners 6 week course

No partner required

Qualified dance instructor

Registration @7.45pm

Class 8-9pm weekly

€60 for the course payable on registration

Questions to ask yourself….

Do you and your partner have a plan/goal?

Do you know where you are starting each dance?

How do you enter and exit the competition floor?

How do you carry yourself?

How do you stand? You will already look better than someone hunched if you stand up straight (judges/audience will be predisposed to thinking you are good 😉)

Chin and eyes up, shoulders back and relaxed.

And remember confidence comes from knowing your routines and being well rehearsed.

Adjudicators already know by the way you are presented and walk on to the floor as to how you might perform and how well you are prepared.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE IMPORTANT!!!

Competition wear can be extremely expensive; however, you should never take shortcuts such as asking a dressmaker or friend to make one.

There is a certain skill and cut to making these costumes fit like a glove and always best to purchase from a reputable ballroom/latin costume provider.

Dress code rules may apply for starters, beginners, novice grades, particularly in the children’s catagories.

Always check with your teacher/coach as to what suits or is appropriate before purchasing.

Mens pants should almost touch the floor when wearing shoes, tails jackets should fit correctly across the shoulders to give a nice clean shape/line when arms are in position.

If wearing a waistcoat please ensure that the shirt is not visible around the waistline when arms are in position.

Wear socks that match the colour of your pants.

Shirts, bowties, hankies or any white costume should be washed separately to avoid discolouration.

Hair should have a polished sleek sharp look, placement of the lady’s bun is crucial to enhancing the neck and head line.

Males should have a fresh hair style, ensuring that it sits right when hair products are applied. The cut is extremely important .

Makeup should be more dramatic than you would wear on a night out, remember you are on a stage, pay particular attention to the eyes.

False tan is a MUST! Be careful to apply this evenly and on all areas that are visible.

Common sense applies:

Clean

Smart

Groomed

Sharp

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• Balance
• Timing
• Closing of Feet
• Good Frame
• Footwork
• Musicality
• Refine the Basics
• Practice
• Dedication
• Be punctual for lessons/classes
• Utilise Group Classes
• Take Notes
• Let the Teacher do the Teaching
• Be respectful and loyal
• Believe and trust in your teacher
• Don’t be afraid to try a new step/routine
• Be the best version of you
• Stay Open Minded
• Eliminate Conspiracy Theories
• Take responsibility for your own results

And remember……

Teachers only get mad because they know you can do better

They can teach you, but you have to work for it too

“I can’t” is an excuse!

Coaching is a two way communicating system which enables the ‘dancer’ to identify their goals and to take action by their own choice.

Rather than pushing or telling, it is a mechanism used to encourage the ‘coachee’ to input to their own performance.

A good coach will ask the dance couple for their opinion, what goals/targets they have and ask them to suggest how they might achieve this.

They generate greater self awareness and make the dancers realise they are responsible for their own success.

Coaches tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear, they make you see what you don’t want to see so you can be what you’ve always known you could be.

Date: Thursday 23rd January 2020

Time: 8.00 – 9.00pm

Venue: Academy of Dance Carlow

Fee: €60 for 6 week course

NO PARTNER REQUIRED

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