Observing Dance

Sometimes as dancers we get so caught up in our own classes and performances that we never get the chance to see other people perform even though it's something any artist should do. It's important to go see shows being performed by other studios, companies, or schools to see what other people are doing. Many times seeing or experiencing other dance works will spark some new creativity or motivation in a dancer or choreographer. It's also important to keep yourself current with what is going on in the dance world. This past weekend I went to see a performance by the "Hip Hop Dance Conservatory" which was called "My ghetto pop life". I learned a lot from going to see this show just about the school in general and their methods and techniques. I also got to witness some really great dancing in the process. It is evident that the boot camp style training at this school has paid off for these dancers because the technique that these dancers posses is outstanding. There were some technical difficulties through out the show which were distracting and seemed unprofessional otherwise I really enjoyed the performance. Each piece of the performance showcased different dancers in different styles of hip hop and brought hip hop dance to a different level. There was one dancer in particular who kept my attention throughout the show. She was a young female with amazing technique in popping, locking, and waving. I found that she was the best female hip hop dancer I have ever came across to date. It was great to see a woman as a principal dancer in a hip hop company because hip hop dance often caters to males. The performance opened up my eyes to different styles of hip hop and introduced me to incredible dancers. I found this performance extremely motivating and I would recommend any dancer to see this schools summer showcase and any other performances they come across. I encourage you all to youtube "HDC NY" and "Raphela Riemer" and get inspired !