That means, there are a few different dance communities and parties I attend.
Each has different cultures. Also, the dancers' common viewpoints in these communities are skewed one way or another.
There are beginners' and beginner's teachers' viewpoints. They focus on encouragement and want beginners to get over with many hurdles to dance, both physically and mentally.
Then there are intermediate's viewpoints. They are like mid-level manager, who understands beginner's viewpoint but also struggling to gain advanced viewpoint.
For dancers who think they are advanced, may serve as instructors and demonstrate dances. They may or may not have some other concerns, such as how to monetize their dance skills.
There are dances that have developed competitions and event systems that go over region, nation, or beyond. Ballroom, Salsa, WCS, and Argentine Tango, all have such systems.
In those dances, there are contest judges, who may or may not be an active competitor, teacher, or performer. These people are, locally, in a position of power, so to speak.
Depending on the contest, judging standards can change. When judging a bronze level contest for example, judges may be instructed to focus on the knowledge and execution of bronze patterns by the dancers, but no more.
But what happens in a community can still be a storm in a teacup. After all, contest points and trophies in a specific community are still like monopoly money, good only in the community.
Beyond the specific dance community, there are viewpoints from artistic judgement from broader viewers. If your dance does not convince laypeople as good (or amazing), that is where your dance is. You've seen "not good enough" comments on show auditions on TV.
TV director, Broadway show producer, or dance company recruiters use the "is it amazing?" viewpoint.
If you apply this Broadway producers' view point, funny thing can happen. The dances by community-respected champions can suddenly look unrefined and amateurish.
He may look good in his community, but he may actually look like under-trained college guy. In the case, he may not make it to the Broadway.
So, what kind of dance can satisfy the Broadway producers or TV directors?
Imagine you are the Broadway producers or TV directors. These are questions you can ask to yourself, assuming you have good eyes.
Yes, your discerning eyes are great asset. "Your hands can't develop faster than your eyes".
Dance is a form of art, and its higher form is communicative. At the higher level, you can see the art from the third party viewpoint. You value "connection"? You need to be able to show "connection".
Good dance has been an offering to gods.
I personally would like to watch (or do) such a dance.
["Your hands can't develop faster than your eyes", Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 37]
PS My weight management is succeeding. Starting from 195-200lb 12 weeks ago, currently it is hovering between 182 and 186lb. I can move easier and that feels good. I'll stop taking the Traditional Chinese Medicine and add some exercise, and see what happens.
