Have you ever found your mind drifting in class or rehearsal? After about three hours of dancing you begin to fade and your mind begins to wonder off into all directions? The excitement of beginning the rehearsal has worn off and now you are into the tedius process of fine tuning the movement. The details can be overwhelming and all of a sudden-YOU ARE IN LA LA LAND!
Today's note is BE ALERT! Choreographers know when they have your attention. They also know when the “sort of” have your attention. And, they know when they’ve lost you completely. Usually at that point it’s time to pack up the dance bag. Being alert is a lesson of the will. Make up your mind to keep a pleasant smile and focus at all times. When you do get a break-settle down and rest rather than running the entire time or chatting with your buds. If your breaks are only 10 minutes then try to lay down for 5 of those minutes.
If you make a habit of being alert you won’t miss important notes given within a rehearsal process, you will keep your directors attention by exchanging a level of respect for the process and you will find that focus is not even an issue over time. Your will to stay alert takes over.
BE ALERT!
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