Saturday, July 8, 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.

There are many different dance competitions available for your child to compete in. It is normal for the dance studio where your child trains to choose several different events to compete in throughout the year. Keep in mind that different students may be attending different competitions. This is because some are geared more towards specific dance styles or experience levels.

It is not uncommon for dancers to spend a lot more time at the studio when they are close to competing. Often the routine will need to be polished. Small gestures or steps will be corrected and this can be a stressful time for your son or daughter. Remember to be as encouraging and supportive as possible. Ask the teacher if there is anything you can do to help such as having your child practice at home.

You may want to find out when your child will be dancing at any given event. Some dancers will be in a bunch of numbers and this may mean you will need to come back on more than one day. If you have to travel a long distance to get there it may be easier to simply book a hotel room and stay near where your son or daughter will compete. Just remember to book a room as early as possible so that you have your choice of where to stay.

Usually, a dancer will need to bring a lot of gear to an event. Each number will have a costume and there may be different shoes and accessories that will go with their costumes. A large suitcase that can hold all of their performing gear will help keep you organized. Wheeled suitcases are best as they can simply be pulled along, regardless of how heavy they are.

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 doesn't matter whether this is your dancer's first year competing or they have been on stage time and time again. Nothing beats the thrill of seeing them working their hardest. Don't worry about all of the stress and nerves. Just sit back and enjoy the show.




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