{"id":3205,"date":"2017-04-25T19:10:25","date_gmt":"2017-04-25T19:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/chagrin-falls\/?p=3205"},"modified":"2017-04-25T19:10:25","modified_gmt":"2017-04-25T19:10:25","slug":"fred-astaire-dance-studios-competitions-like","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/chagrin-falls\/blog\/uncategorized\/fred-astaire-dance-studios-competitions-like\/","title":{"rendered":"Fred Astaire Dance Studios Competitions\u2026 What Are They Like?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fred Astaire Dance Studios Competitions\u2026 What Are They Like?<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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I often get asked,<\/strong> \u2018What\u2019s that?\u2019<\/em> when a newer student sees a competition poster on the wall. I get asked, \u2018What do I do?\u2019<\/em> by students of every level. I get asked, \u2018Why should I do it?<\/em>\u2019 by everyone! If that\u2019s you, or you\u2019ve ever asked those questions to yourself, read on!<\/p>\n

What\u2019s a competition?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

A Fred Astaire Dance Studios competition consists of you, your teacher(s), and other dancers from around the region (and sometimes world) with a common goal\u2014DANCING! You will compete in as many dances as you\u2019d like in your age category, and your\u00a0 level. This way, the judges know where you\u2019re at in your dance journey, and can judge appropriately. You can dance at competitions to come in first, second, or third\u2014or to get a score to see where you\u2019re at. You can also dance syllabus steps (what you\u2019ve been learning on your lessons) or you can dance what is called an \u2018open routine\u2019. Open routines can consist of many fun steps and styling\u2014which you can get choreographed by some of the best that Fred Astaire Dance Studios has to offer! You and your teachers will plan this out several months prior to the competition. You will be guided through each step of the process\u2014the steps, the attire, the music, and the technique. Remember\u2014your teacher is a professional, and will make sure you are absolutely ready for this experience!<\/p>\n

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What do I do?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tell your teacher you\u2019d like to be a competitive dancer! Often times, teachers will speak with you about a competition, but if you aren\u2019t sure what it entails\u2014don\u2019t write it off! Remember, we love dancing just like you, and the opportunity to show you this side of ballroom is one of our favorite things to do! Before each competition, you and your teachers will sit down and plan out two things: The dances you will be doing, and what your goal is for each competition. You can have 10 goals or 1 goal, doesn\u2019t matter! As long as you come off the floor feeling as though you accomplished just one goal, that is all that matters. You will work with your teachers on your steps, technique, and styling. This will all be in your level, so never worry you\u2019ll be doing something you\u2019re not ready for.<\/p>\n

Why should I do it?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

In Fred Astaire Dance Studios, we use a conceptual method of teaching to make you into the dancer you\u2019d like to become. Part of this teaching method, and one of the biggest parts, is GOALS. We have found that when you learn with a goal, you learn 5x faster than you would without one. Yes\u2014for us, too! Part of these goals for some, is where a competition comes into play. During competition, before competition, and even after competition, your goal is kept in mind and worked towards. At our competitions, yes, it is glitz, glamour, and good music\u2014but it\u2019s also dedicated students and teachers working toward a common goal. Whether that goal be balance, coordination, arm styling, timing, footwork… you name it\u2014everybody\u2019s got at least one. (That\u2019s all you need!)<\/p>\n

Competitions help you on your way to becoming the type of dancer you\u2019ve always wanted to be!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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