Tip of the Day: Remembering Choreography

Amanda's Dance Center Daytona Beach

Q:  Younger dancers tend to have a hard time picking up choreography when learning recital dances.  How can I, as their teacher, make it easier for them to remember?

A:  A fun way to help dancers remember their choreography is to incorporate the choreography into their class warm up.  This helps them see it at least one more time besides when learning the dance at the end of class.

Another way to help them remember choreography,  is to always add steps in sets of 4 or 8.  This helps them stay on the music and keep rhythm.

Another idea is to use a theme step that is repeated every time the chorus plays. This gives the dancers something to get back into, even if they don't remember the rest of the dance, they at least know that. ;)

Written by Shannon Thomas

Top 10 Reasons to Choose Amanda's Dance Center

Top 10 Reasons to Choose

Amanda's Dance Center

386-788-9466

1. All instructors continue their dance education by attending numerous workshops, classes, and teacher's training courses throughout the year.

2. Classes in several different genres to serve the interests of all ages, skill level, and commitment level.

3. Always age appropriate music, costuming, and class material.

4. Up to Date Dance Training driven with the emphasis on building a strong technique in ballet to compliment all styles of dance.

5. Creative and fun children's program uniquely designed to capture your child's natural inclination for movement.

6. Convenient scheduling and sibling discounts to accommodate your family's busy lifestyle.

7. Professional, loving, and educated staff.

8. Locally owned and operated Dance Instruction, education, and performing experience spanning nearly 3 decades.

9. Enjoy the family atmosphere of small studio with the opportunities and professionalism of a large studio.

10. Optional opportunities to perform and compete, completing the full dance experience. Written by Shannon Thomas

Amanda's Dance Center's Holiday Christmas Show Daytona Beach

Get into the Holiday Season with ADC's Brand New Christmas Show!!

The Twelve Days of Christmas

ADC is proud to present our brand new Christmas Show featuring our Pre-Dancers and our ADC Company Members.  The show will be on December 5th at Embry Riddle University at 7:00 pm. 

Call 386-788-9466 for more information! 
 
"Disney's Winnie the Pooh KIDS" presented by Center Stage Theatricals will immediately follow The 12 Days of Christmas. 

Tickets are $10 and includes admission to both shows!

Dance Lessons and Dance Classes in Ormond Beach and South Daytona!

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ADC News
**UPCOMING PERFORMANCES**

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When:  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2010 2:00 Performance
Where:  Port Orange Amphitheater at the City Center Arrive at 1:15
What:  Port Orange Family Days
Dancers will be performing "Be OK" and "We're Dancin"
Regular class from 9-12:00 for ADC Company and 9-11:00 for the Jr Ensemble.
Then you will have time to do make-up, grab lunch, etc…

When:  Saturday, October 16th at Lake Eola 7:00pmWhere:  Lake Eola Arrive at 6:00pm
What:  Evening of Dance
It is at the Amphitheatre in downtown Orlando (very cool location!)
The cost is $12.00 per dancer- but free for audience members!!
So bring the whole family! We will perform “We’re Dancin” and “Be OK.”

When: SATURDAY NOVERMBER 13, 2010 at 7:00pm
Where: News Journal Center
What:  Volusia County Dances Part 2
Arrive at 5:45pm for warm-up. Tentatively, we will be performing “We’re Dancin” and “Lullaby.”  There will be a charge for admission, but no charge for performers.

When:  November 26-28
Where:  RenaissanceHotel Orlando (by SeaWorld)
What:  Florida Dance Masters Annual Thanksgiving Workshop and Performance
Approximate cost: $250.00 That includes, classes Friday-Sunday, lunch one day, Sat night banquet, entry fee for Friday night performance, and t-shirt.  We would like to perform “Lullaby.”

When: December 4th Rehearsal and December 5th Performance
Where: Embry Riddle
What: 12 Days of Christmas
Details to be given our closer to the event.

14th Annual Recital Success at Amanda's Dance Center Daytona Beach

Congratulations ADC Dancers and Staff on another wonderful Recital!! Dancers performed Amanda's Dance Center's 14th annual Recital Dancing is...on Friday June 11th at Seabreeze High School. ADC dancers were excited because we had a sold out show!!! Performers range from 3 to 19 years of age and danced to songs such as A you're adorable, C is for Cookie, Black and Gold, Soul Man, and many more!!! The lighting was created by Shane Thomas, professional lighting designer and the costumes were gorgeous! Congratulations on another successful recital!!!