A dance solo allows you to highlight your strengths as a dancer.Whether you are a technically trained dancer or simply enjoy entertaining others through movement, a dance solo gives you the chance to capture an audience's attention.To create a solo, you need to plan out things such as music, movement type, and practice time.Then, rehearse your solo until you feel confident enough to perform it in front of an audience.
Step 1: The solo needs to be adjusted to your intended audience.
Your dance solo needs to be geared towards your audience.If you're auditioning for a highly technical dance company, the goal of your dance solo may be to present your advanced technical ability.A dance solo for a community event may be geared towards entertaining others.The aim of your solo needs to be reflected in the music and movement.If you choreograph a fun and easy solo, it might not be the best choice to perform for an auditioning that requires displaying your technical ability.It might not be appreciated as much by an audience that is just looking to be entertained and doesn't have knowledge about the technicalities of dance if you choreograph and highly technical and difficult solo.
Step 2: Pick your form of dance.
Pick a ballet, jazz, modern, or tap routine.The high-energy movements of some choreographic pieces are intended to dazzle.Dancers are meant to move others.With the goal of your solo in mind, consider the type of dance and movement that would be good for you and your audience.If you want a slower, awe-inspiring routine but have never had ballet training, you may want to try modern or contemporary dance.If you want a high-energy solo, go for tap, jazz, or hip hop.
Step 3: Appropriate music can be selected.
When auditioning for a traditional ballet company, choose classical music or a piece that you would commonly dance to in your ballet classes.If you will perform the dance solo at a social or community event, choose music that will appeal to audience members.Pick a song that you enjoy listening to and dancing to.In the case of a step dance, you would create your own music through clapping and stomp.
Step 4: Make a plan for practice time.
It will take time and effort to rehearse a dance solo.It's a good idea to set aside some time to work on your routine.You can practice for an hour five days a week.If you start working on your routine early, you will be more comfortable with solo by performance time.A couple of months ahead of performance time is ideal for beginning your solo.
Step 5: Make a place to practice.
A dance studio is the best place to practice.If you are a member of the dance studio, ask if you can use the space for practice.If you aren't a member, some studios will let you rent the space for practice.If you don't have a studio available to you, practicing in a place with clean, hard floors is okay.If you are dancing in pointe shoes, you should only practice on vinyl or hardwood floors.If you are not dancing in a studio space, make sure the floor is not damaged.
Step 6: It's possible to make the song funnier a few times.
Pick a song and play it.Get up and dance while it is playing.You should not plan out the moves you are doing.This is repeated a few times.You will probably repeat some steps that can be added to your final dance.
Step 7: Decide how you'll get to the stage.
When the music starts, you may leap onto the stage.As the lights come up and the music starts, you might stand on the center stage and begin to dance.Pick a start that works for you.
Step 8: Write down the steps while you film.
It is hard to remember the great ideas you had.It is easy to remember what you have done by filming yourself.Each movement can be written down.
Step 9: Show off your technical abilities.
The dance should be choreographed after the introduction.You should highlight your technical abilities.There are specific strengths for each dancer.Some are very flexible.Others are very strong.Some dancers have more than one of these qualities.The middle section of your dance solo can be used to highlight your technical strengths, without taking away from the main theme of the dance piece.
Step 10: Your solo should include turns.
They can be learned fairly easily with practice.To do a basic turn, start with your left foot in front of you and your right foot behind you.You can either turn your feet out in the opposite direction or face forward for a jazz turn.Put your right arm in front of you and your left in the opposite direction.If you want to form a circle, you need to bend your legs and bring your right foot up to your knee.Try to do double or triple turns once you have mastered one turn.Try to turn in the other direction, like a fouette turn.
Step 11: The choreograph moves into your solo.
Leaps can be used multiple times in your dance routine.Start by putting your right foot in front of you and then chasse.If you want to leap off the ground, extend your right leg and step in front of your left foot.Put one arm in front of you and the other in the opposite direction.You can either bend the legs or keep them straight as you leap.Jump if you get stuck in a spot.
Step 12: If you have limited technical skills, avoid over-choreographing
Don't try too many new things in your dance routine if you do not have a lot of dance training.You can repeat steps you already know throughout the dance.If you are good at leaping, you should leap with your arms in different positions.If you like doing kicks, kick your legs in different directions and use different arm positions throughout the dance.
Step 13: The dance space should be used effectively.
In the center stage, perform your most impressive movements.Lying down on a stage that is not elevated is a bad idea.If you are performing on a large stage, use as much space as possible.Dramatic changes in the music can be taken advantage of.Take you to the floor and back to center stage with movements that take you off of the ground in leaps.If you want to keep the audience's attention, avoid excessive stillness and stagnation in a solo.
Step 14: Do you want to conclude your dance solo?
On the last beat of the music, you might end in a dynamic pose.As your graceful movements stop, you might want the music to end.As the music fades, you could dance off the stage.You can choose an ending that meshes with the rest of your work.
Step 15: You should practice your dance alone.
You can follow others in a group dance if you forget the movements.You don't have this luxury in a dance solo.Repeated rehearsal will help you memorize the dance.Make sure to practice as much as possible.It is a saying that practice makes perfect, but you should not practice so much that you exhaust yourself.
Step 16: Asking for feedback is a good way to get feedback.
You will want to know if your dance is right for the occasion.You need at least two people to watch your dance.After you have performed for them, ask them to give you feedback.Ask someone who is knowledgeable about dance.Ask a friend or family member if that isn't an option.
Step 17: You should choose a costume that is appropriate for you.
You will need a costume when you perform.Pick a costume with movement in mind.A bright red dress with sequines is not the best costume for a sad and slow ballet dance.A light-colored dress would be great for that type of dance.
Step 18: Make sure you complete your solo.
Your performance date is a good time to show off your work.Don't worry about the performance.If you have practiced it many times, the solo will come to you.It's time to relax and enjoy performing.If you enjoy dancing, your audience will enjoy it.