Mad Monday
Jitters
Now that
Thanksgiving is behind us, most of us are preparing for upcoming Nutcracker or
other holiday performances. It’s time to think about onstage hints and ways to
calm jitters.
Often when
dancers feel insecure about a difficult step or series of steps, they “pull
back” and take small steps. This is counterproductive! Instead, if you are
feeling unsure, take larger steps, extend your muscles – and breathe! This goes a long way toward
lessening jitters and improving performance.
Also, a
common problem caused by the adrenalin that powers us onstage is that it also
makes us speed up. Concentrate on the music and let its tempo guide you. Really
focus on the tempo. Don’t rush – breathe.
These hints
can, and should, be practiced in the rehearsal studio so you’ll be well
prepared onstage.
From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets
Secret #21uu:s
“ To calm performance jitters, reach
out and slow down.”
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“My friends
joke that I’m dead until I get onstage. I’m dead right now as you’re speaking
to me.”
― Lady Gaga
― Lady Gaga
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