Friday, 14 July 2017

What Dance Parents Need To Know About Dance Competitons Ohio

By Dennis Russell


The world of competitive dance is full of fun and excitement. It can also be full of stress and heartbreak as well. If you are a dance parent who is just beginning to take your child to dance competitions Ohio, here are a few tips and tricks that you can use to make the experience a fun and memorable one for all the right reasons.

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.

You should also think about where you will stay during the competition. It is not uncommon for dancers to have to perform on more than one day. If your son or daughter is only in one number you will often be able to go up and come back the same day. The same is true if your child is performing close to home. If you do decide to stay, make sure you book hotel rooms early so that they are not all filled up.

Be prepared to bring a lot more gear than you would expect. Getting a large, rolling suitcase can help make this a lot easier to do. Wheels on a suitcase will mean it is easy to transport even if it is full of shoes, costumes and other necessary gear. There are even cases that have racks to hang costumes from. These can be expensive but are often a good investment.

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.

It is normal for competition days to feel very long. Your son or daughter will be expected to arrive several hours early. This is so that they can warm up, run through their numbers and get their costumes and makeup on. Often, there will be hours between when they perform and when awards are given out.

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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