Maybe you look awkward when you dance because your body isn't matching the tempo of the music. Simply aligning the rhythm of your movements to the beat will make your dancing look a lot more put together. Or, your vibe isn't matching the vibe of the song, making your dancing look off.
A lot of dancers' anxiety comes from feeling behind compared to others. We're insecure about not being at a certain level or feel embarrassed performing around really good dancers. Stop comparing. Stop feeling defeated.
As soon as you're feeling comfortable with step patterns you'll want to keep your eye level up. If you're not looking at your partner, it's good practise to focus on a spot on the wall a bit higher than your normal eye line. That way it will encourage good posture.
Dr Shetty shares that any form of physical activity releases endorphins in our bodies. Dance is a form of exercise that allows you to express yourself and makes you feel and look more beautiful.
You want your eye contact to enhance your dancing, not distract from it. Catch someone's eye long enough to communicate confidence and connection, but find natural times to adjust your focus to a new person or point in your onstage world.
Ballet has typically favored the body type of a girl who is thin, usually thinner than what is deemed to be healthy, with long, lean limbs, an extremely flat front side, and little to no curves throughout the body other than a small waistline.
Breathe in through your nose, and let your breath escape through your mouth, which will be slightly open due to your relaxed jaw. If you're having fun (you're dancing after all!), let the shine in your eyes lift the corners of your mouth and smile.
Introverts may be of few words, but they often express how they feel through body language. This makes them excellent dancers, as they can tell stories and express their emotions without using words. Especially for young introverted children, dance is a healthy and fun outlet for their self-expression.
