When Teammates Go Head to Head

At dance competitions, participants from the same studio often end up not just performing alongside but also competing against each other in solos and group routines--all within the same weekend. The situation can be stressful, confusing, and awkward, particularly for younger dancers. But it doesn&#...

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Published inDance magazine Vol. 98; no. 6; p. 44
Main Author Sherwin, Amanda
Format Magazine Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Dance Magazine, Inc 01.07.2024
Subjects
Candidates
Contests
Dancers & choreographers
Friendship
Teachers
Teams
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Summary:At dance competitions, participants from the same studio often end up not just performing alongside but also competing against each other in solos and group routines--all within the same weekend. The situation can be stressful, confusing, and awkward, particularly for younger dancers. But it doesn't have to result in comparisons and tears. Here, Sherwin discusses how to cope when dancers from one studio compete in the same categories. Leagans suggests that dancers keep track or their own personal goal and successes from week to week, either with their teacher or through journaling. Teachers are responsible for creating a positive competition culture within their team. Pierorti encourages them to be extra-conscious of favoritism around their dancers in class and rehearsal. Leagans recommends fostering studio friendships that go beyond competing, which will help teammates support each other even when the stakes are high.
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ISSN:0011-6009