Sadie Marquardt

Denver, CO, United States

Hi Andreea,

I’m sorry you’re feeling discouraged about your improvisational skills. It’s 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 8–16 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 don’t 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.

Thank you for the sweet message Tanvi Singh

22 Sep 15:39

So glad you enjoyed!

Thanks for your feedback Devorah Daught Will keep that in mind for future classes

18 Sep 15:43

Hi Rowena,Thank you for sharing your insights and expertise here. It is truly fascinating. Im going to ponder on this some more and run it by one of my teachers professor Hassan Khalili who is also a Phd in biomechanics.

Thanks for sharing!!

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Replied on Shimmy Drum Solo

18 Sep 15:40

Hi Diana Diamond, that would be fun. Ill add that to my list of classes!

18 Sep 15:38

Hi Bianca Banciu, That is a great idea!Β  I will do that. Stay tuned

18 Sep 15:37

Hi Aurora,Thank you for your sweet compliment. It means so much to me!!❀️

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Replied on Core Conditoner

04 Sep 15:40

Glad it was fun. That helps keep the motivation up.

Love this tip Gabrielle Manzi πŸ’• Thanks for sharing