Thank you for the sweet message Tanvi Singh
Denver, CO, United States
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10 Oct 18:56
Hi Andreea,
Iβm sorry youβre feeling discouraged about your improvisational skills. Itβs totally normal to struggle. It takes time and a few key elements to feel confident and natural.
Strong foundation: You need a solid base of foundational moves that you can express naturally without relying on choreography.
Transitions and variations: Develop the skill of transitioning smoothly from one move to another, and explore a few creative ways to vary your moves.
For example, pick one move to practice improving, say, a figure eight. Dance it one way for 8β16 counts (maybe a horizontal figure eight), then transition with another move, like a big hip circle, and return to a variation of the same move, perhaps a vertical or jewel figure eight.
You donβt need to do a lot of moves in an improv. Focus on a few that you do well, add small variations, and practice ways to transition between them. Over time, this will build your confidence and make your dancing feel more effortless and expressive.