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Need More Kitty In Your Dance?
How to channel feline confidence.
When I was an intermediate student, my teacher included performance critiques in class. My friend Lilya is a firecracker, and her piece was really exciting.
Her technique and musicality were excellent, and she connected with each of us as she danced. But something wasn’t as good as it could be and I couldn’t put my finger on it.
When it was Heather’s turn to give feedback, she asked Lilya what was going on in her head.
Lilya responded “I think of myself as a Labrador puppy, running around excitedly to greet everyone”.
And Heather said “I definitely see the puppy, and I like the puppy.
But your dancing needs more kitty.”
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This was professionally transcribed, but it probably still has some errors. If you catch any, drop us a line at info@bellydancegeek.com. We’d love to hear from you!
This is an audio version of an article I wrote back in 2011. For the text version, check out the original.
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Do you feel more kitty or more puppy?
Are there any dancers you admire with good examples of kitty energy?
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Already have plenty of kitty?
Stay tuned! In an upcoming episode we’ll talk about how to cultivate puppy energy.
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If you want help cultivating expressiveness on stage, check out my video, Expression in Improv.