Jun 02

Archive for the 'Competition Advice' Category

Dear Casey: Are choreographed sequences acceptable during a dance contest to live music?

Casey Schneider lindy hop dancerDear Casey is a satirical twist on the advice columns found in news media. Send your questions to casey@lindybloggers.com

Dear Casey,

What’s your take on competitive dancing? Is it cool or not to have choreographed sequences and pull them out during a contest that is danced to live music? The recent Hellzapoppin’ contest at Frankie95 sparked a debate on the subject (which itself is not new). On one hand, choreography on live music often looks choreographed, and doesn’t necessarily fit the music. On the other however, in order to pull off tricks and to make airsteps less dangerous, it’s useful to have prepared stuff. What’s the best way to go at it?

Please give me advice on how to win!
Jaded competitor

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Filed Under: Competition Advice, Dance Advice, Dear Casey | Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009

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Jan 29

Archive for the 'Competition Advice' Category

Dear Casey: How to feel comfortable competing and performing Lindy Hop

Casey Schneider lindy hop dancerContinuing with our introduction to Dear Casey (taken from WhiteHeat June 12th, 2008). For the uninitiated, Dear Casey is a satirical twist on the advice columns found in news media. Do take every word she says seriously, as your dancing and social life depend on it.

Dear Casey,

As you probably well know being my best friend and being by my side before and after recent competitions/lindy hop performances, for some reason lately my nerves have been getting the best of me…. My stomach gets all tied up in knots and I really want to hurl, especially afterwards, even if the performance went really well!

For some reason, this only seems to happen with partner dancing, not solo dancing at all…. The strange thing is, I’ve been performing lindy hop for a little over a decade now, and it’s only been in the last year that all these feelings have been taking me over….. This is all very frustrating b/c I really want to compete and love performing… I guess you could call it “Lindy Hop Performance/Competition Stage Fright”. (more…)

Filed Under: Competition Advice, Dance Advice, Dear Casey | Thursday, January 29th, 2009

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