The one comment that repeats in my mind every 4 days or so. Much to our delight – the solo competed very well and most judges loved the piece… but there was the one. We knew this going into the choreography, and we were both willing to take the risk.
Not contempyrical – straight contemporary with artistic risks that I knew some judging panels may not fully appreciate. It was given to one of the most talented teen dancers with whom I have ever worked. Many times I have to chuckle and roll my eyes at the judges comments that echo what I have been telling my sweet dancers for MONTHS! However, one critique has been eating at me for years, and it’s high time I settle the score. Criticize my creativity, my ability to train, my CHILDREN – that brings out a whole new beast!įor the most part, the critiques and even criticism I receive from competition judges is constructive. Criticize my body, my technique, my ability to perform – I can handle that. Personally, I get much more nervous on this side of the business than I ever did as a performer. Our dancers, our dances – our everything.
We place the very life of our creations under the microscope. Each year as our dancers hit the competition stage we place our bare naked creativity out to be scrutinized by our contemporaries. Similar to dancers, as teachers and choreographers we also have to develop a pretty thick skin.
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