Dance Judge

Hip hop should never be performed in jazz shoes. Ever.

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If you're just dancing to win, you're doing it wrong. The trophy fades. The impact you make on us from the heart & honesty in your performance, because you LOVE IT, is a much bigger prize. Forgive the run on sentence.

I saw so many teachers in the wings this weekend. How have you not heard the golden rule, "If you can see the judges, they can see you." Get outta there.

Kudos to the comps that limit you to 2 solos. We enjoy our job very much... (well, let's hope if you're judging that you love it.) But I don't need to see a jazz, lyrical, contemporary, tap & song and dance solo. Pick your favorite 2 and let's do this.

You want to stand out? Be competitive? Don't forget about ballet. Work hard in ballet. It matters. Immensely.

Pointe your feet in your transitional floor work.

Why do people hate on excellent dancers? Your face tells a million stories during awards. Don't hate. Work harder.

Time management is essential. Change quickly. Make it work. Making an audience & judges wait is rude AND our expectations go up. #hurryup

I love sitting at the judges table & hearing dancers cheer on their friends during amazing moments from the wings. It really warms my heart. That's what it's all about.

There is nothing attractive about black lipstick. Hip hop doesn't require black lipstick. No one has black lips. They just don't. So please don't.

I saw a happy contemporary piece today. I loved it. It can be done. It should be done more often. Be the exception.

Technique will never go out of style. No matter the movement, it has to have the strength & foundation behind it.

I'm baaaaaaaaaack. I'm not sure if you know... Buuuut It is not a requirement to grab your pony in a jazz solo.

There will always be someone better than you. Never think you're the ultimate. Confidence with humility is ideal.