5 Reasons You're Not Getting Better at Dancing

Introduction

• Feelings of being stuck or plateaued are common in dance.
• Both beginners and professionals experience these phases.
• 5 tips to help you overcome plateaus.

1. Your Positioning is Off

• Body positioning affects how the choreography looks.
• Subtle adjustments can make a big difference.
• Example:
  • Step-slide motion: Use shoulder, perform the move.
  • Tweak 1: Angle body to show back to audience.
  • Tweak 2: Add a head look on grab, head tilt on pull.
• Importance of adding flare and changing up positioning.

2. You Quit Before Building

• Many dancers give up before realizing their potential.
• Important to build on existing skills rather than moving on too quickly.
• Example: Jessie's arm wave practice.
• One-Degree Different Rule: Make small, consistent changes instead of drastic ones.

3. You Put Too Much on Your Plate

• Trying new things can be discouraging if not immediately successful.
• Importance of routine and consistency.
• One-Degree Different Rule: Learn one new technique daily, review the previous day's learning. Applied in a 25-day Intro to Ballet program.

4. You Don’t Solicit Information from Experts and Peers

• Learn from experienced dancers and get support from peers.
• Finding experts:
  • Ask teachers at dance studios.
  • Reach out to potential mentors.
  • Utilize resources like the STEEZY Vlog and educational YouTube videos.
• Finding a community:
  • Engage with local dance communities.
  • Join STEEZY Studio's private Facebook group with over 7,000 members.
  • Participate in #weeklyclasschallenge for shared learning.

5. You Don’t Play a Character

• Confidence and embodiment of music/character are key.
• Dancers often act differently on stage compared to off-stage.
• Dance is a performance art, so embodying a character when performing is acceptable.

Conclusion

• Thank audience for support.
• Encouragement to like, comment, share, and join STEEZY Studio memberships.
• Acknowledgement of audience's role in growing the channel and reaching more dancers.

Miscellaneous Notes

• Personal anecdotes and humor included.
• Humorous moments about Gordon Ramsey and “Into the Thick of It” song.