March 16, 2016

Dance: Have you thought of what you want to show?

I have been a little busy for writing reviews and data analysis. And in weekend I was busy dancing and sleeping (daylight saving began and spring is near...which made me sleepy). I'll keep this entry short.

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The title question is, "Have you thought of what you want to show?"

There are some dance videos showing up in my facebook feed. Some are good and decent. Others are ...well, I felt like asking the title question, "Have you thought of what you want to show?"

Usually, professional performers are very careful about what they show. Amazing 5 seconds video serves much better than ho-hum 4 minutes dance in terms of showcasing professional skills in this era of short and sweet impression. People do not have time or patience for 4 minutes of mediocrity anyway.

People who are not afraid of showing ho-hum stuff are usually enthusiasts. They may gather friendly likes, but the performance lacks the "it" factor that amazes people who do not know them.


In other words, professional performers are very serious about working on the "it" factor.

Appeal is their lifeline. They think about it, define it, practice it, and present it. 

While most enthusiasts don't.

If you are going to do a dance contest or perform, I suggest you do the same as these professional performers.