Strengths and Weaknesses

             My greatest strengths as a dancer are being a quick learner, and having good rhythm and timing. One strength I have is being able to pick up choreography fairly quickly. I enjoy learning new choreography so it usually does not take me too long to learn new dances. Another strength is I have good rhythm and timing while dancing and usually stay on beat. I way I might have accomplished this strength is when I was younger I took piano lessons and when you're playing its important to stay on in rhythm, so this might have helped my timing and rhythm.
            My greatest weaknesses as a dancer is performing, choreographing, and spotting. One weakness of mine is performing. I need to work on not just going through the motions of the movements. Also not to over think the movements. But make sure I'm performing to the audience. Also if the dance is trying to show an emotion or idea to make sure I convey it. And to be expressive. A way I could turn this into a strength could be when I'm practicing or warming up to dance full out and to the best of my ability. And to practice performing not just on the stage but also when there is no audience. Another weakness is that I do not like choreographing that much. I like learning new choreography than making up my own. A way i could turn this into a strength is by using improv to create a dance or choreographing small parts or counts at first to make a longer piece. Spotting is also another weakness. I could turn this into a strength just by practicing when I'm turning to focus on a specific spot.

What is dance and why is it important?

            The dictionaries definition of dance is to “move rhythmically to music: to move the feet and body rhythmically, usually in time to music.” Also to “perform particular steps to music: to perform or participate in a particular series of rhythmic steps and movements, usually to music.” Dance to me means a movement of the body that is usually done to music. Dance can be used in many different ways. It can be used to express emotions, spiritually, or performed to share a message or an idea. Also you can dance socially or just for fun. Dance also has different genres and styles. For example hip-hop, modern, jazz, ballet, and ballroom. The styles and genres have been influenced and started by different cultures and music styles. 

         Dance is important because it can be used to express emotions and to share a message. Dance is also important because it is used as a form of entertainment. For example different dance shows such as So You Think You Can Dance and Americas Best Dance Crew. Other forms of entertainment are dance used in plays and movies, and in performances and concerts. Dance is also an occupation for some people. For example dance teachers, background dancers, and members of dance companies and groups. Some of my favorite dance groups are Alvin and Ailey, and The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers. Different dance classes are taught in schools, colleges, and gyms. Dance is used for competitions. Dance is also taught at dance studios for lessons. Dance is universal and anyone in the world can dance no matter if they are good, as long as it is enjoyable to them.