mardi 11 juillet 2017

A Parent's Guide to Surviving Dance Competitions Ohio

By Dennis Russell


If you are a dance parent who is new to the world of competitive dance you may be feeling lost and overwhelmed by the process. This is normal. These events can seem large and confusing. Once you have lived through a few events, however, you won't find the experience as stressful. Here are a few things that you need to know that will make attending dance competitions Ohio much more enjoyable.

Once your child signs on with a studio that offers a competitive team, you may be amazed at how many different competitions there are to go to. It would be very difficult for a child to attend all of them. This is why many studios have one or two that they tend to focus on. If you want your child to go to more, make sure to talk to the studio director and see what they recommend.

You should also expect things to become much more intense and focused at the studio. Keep in mind that your child will often be rehearsing more and that they will be expected to polish their performance. They should know the basic choreography and will now be working on getting each detail perfect. Expect your dancer to be frustrated and uncertain at this point. It is all part of the process.

Some competitions take place over several days. If your child is dancing in more than one number, you should be prepared to be there for several days. You may want to find out how far away the competition is and decide whether you want to commute to and from the location each day or whether you want to get a hotel. If you are booking rooms make sure you book early enough as hotels can fill up quickly.

You may not think your son or daughter will have a lot to bring with them. Keep in mind that each dance will have a different costume. Some can be large and bulky especially if they involve a tutu. Shoes, small props and other items can also take up a lot of space. You may want to get a large suitcase that can be filled with costumes and other items. Wheels are a definite advantage since gear can quickly become very heavy.

You should expect to pack more than just costumes. Shoes and accessories are also very important things to bring. Some things you may not have thought about packing include extra styling products, a sewing kit (costumes tend to break at the worst possible times), snacks to keep your dancer full and energized and even first aid supplies are all handy to have when competition day rolls around.

You should expect to arrive early and leave late. Dancers need to arrive early enough that they can get dressed, do their hair and warm up well before they go on stage. Some competitions run behind schedule. Even if they are running on time, there is usually time between when a dancer performs and when the awards are handed out. Factoring this wait time into your day can help you stay relaxed and relatively stress free.

It's no surprise that dancers love to compete. In the end, there is nothing more exciting or rewarding than seeing your son or daughter on stage. You will be able to watch them doing what they love and putting all their hard work to the test.




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