Competition in dance education, like any other sport, is
important in the development of the athlete (or in this case dancer). To compete in a dance competition at a high
level, the team must have learned to dance as a team. Each dancer has to be
committed to the girl next to them and must be willing to push themselves to be
the best they can be, while trusting all other teammates are doing the same.
Dance competition takes the team, and individual dancers, to places that simply
performing will not. It encompasses an atmosphere to learn exactly what it
takes to be a champion, promotes sportsmanship and respect between teams, and
allows teams to learn from one another. Nothing compares to the feeling after
finishing a competition routine and knowing that everything was left out on the
floor. As a dance educator, it is my opinion that every dancer should
experience that feeling. I believe every dancer should be allowed the
opportunity to experience what competition has to offer during their journey of
becoming the best dancer they can be.
I agree. Dance is just like any sport. I agree. Dance is just like any sport. You must put in the time to achieve the level you want to be at. To achieve the level you want to be at. Practice, practice, practice, has always been stressed when competing. Whether its dance, tennis, or even golf you have to put in the work. That’s what sports are about. You had Very good and interesting topic.
ReplyDeleteI can see why dance could be considered a sport. Like basketball or football, dancers also compete individually or with a team for a win. I like that you emphasized that dancers have to rely on their team mates to push themselves to perform at their best just as you are doing yourself. I believe that is the same as in football, the quarterback has to trust that his left tackle is where he is suppose to be and protecting his blindside.
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