To Dance Gregg Russell Analysis

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By Gregg Russell TO DANCE I am not that old but I AM old enough to see a difference in generations of dance. this current generation is mind blaringly talented but scarily missing the work ethics of my slightly less talented generation as well as those that came before us. As most of you will dance for my generation or the generations prior; here is what was expected of us that we naturally and collectively, expect from you. NEVER mark. Why pay for a class and mark until you get into groups? Groups occur for MAYBE 10 minutes. Most of which you'll spend trying to figure out the parts you've been marking. Don’t sit. Don’t yawn. Be on time. if anything, be early. Touching your toes and sitting in a grande plie 2nd for a minute does not a sufficient warm up…show more content…
If you miss rehearsal, get with someone prior to learn the choreography you don't know. If you don't make the YouTube video, don't get the job, or don't get called out for the "special" group; it doesn't mean you stop coming to class. In fact, the very opposite…you KEEP SHOWING UP. perseverance and SHOWING UP is often how a job is booked. If a dance doesn't win, it doesn't mean it's bad. If a choreographer isn't on SYTYCD, it doesn't mean they aren't worth working with. If a teacher can't book you something, it doesn't mean their class isn't worth taking. Know loyalty. ALWAYS remember where you came from and who got you there. Be humble, even if that older dancer can't turn as many times as you; there's a reason why they've booked so many jobs and are STILL working. Respect and learn from them. Be responsible for your energy. Come to class to be inspired but be responsible for what you bring to the table too. Never treat the role of an understudy as a waste of time. It is often a fruitful opportunity of a lifetime. be self motivated and self
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