Thread: get your butt up and practice!!!

Wasn't sure where to put this. What dvd do you go to to start practicing for the show coming up---what gets you enthused and off the couch? also---which dvd's warmup do you like when you are sick of your own?

Originally Posted by taji-dancer

What dvd do you go to to start practicing for the show coming up

I like watching show DVDs. If I had a good show I want to remind myself that, yes I can do this! Plus I love getting inspiration from troupe mates/other dancers.

Originally Posted by taji-dancer

Wasn't sure where to put this. What dvd do you go to to start practicing for the show coming up---what gets you enthused and off the couch? also---which dvd's warmup do you like when you are sick of your own?

Fear:)

Who needs DVD's. The idea of falling on my tush is sufficient.

I'm not too big on DVDs, but I turn to YouTube for inspiration. I search through my old favorites or look for new ones with striking combos or above average musicality and then watch them over and over and try it out.

What's you're next big show, Taji??

I have a couple of dancer friends who rent practice time at my studio to get ready for a big show. They tell me that without a dedicated practice time they would not do it, but since they've paid for it they feel obligated and so they go...and both have seen marked improvement as a result!

I have to schedule time for myself, too. If I try to "squeeze it in whenever I can" there is just no time.

What often gets me up to practice is when I have some inspiring new music.

Originally Posted by nasila

I'm not too big on DVDs, but I turn to YouTube for inspiration. I search through my old favorites or look for new ones with striking combos or above average musicality and then watch them over and over and try it out.

What's you're next big show, Taji??

Nasila---doing a show w/ Marlena and have to relearn her challenging drum solo. Keeping my class choreo in my head chases out the other stuff.

No one has any warmup dvd ideas? i like Ranya Renee(Modern Egyptian) warmup but it's a little long for a quick practice.

Originally Posted by taji-dancer

Wasn't sure where to put this. What dvd do you go to to start practicing for the show coming up---

Actuall, I watch the video of the choreography I am trying to bang into my head.
I guess I really should get my butt up NOW and practice :-)

We should write this on top of every page instead of the BHUZ logo:

GET YOUR BUTT UP AND PRACTICE!



MEISSOUN

I'm so with you, Meissoun! Here I sit once again and I should be coming up with a loose choreo for a sword dance and find drum solo music. <sigh>