Creating original movement is a fundamental and teachable skill in dance, much like learning to write an effective story or compose music. While the popular trend of mirroring dances (especially on platforms like TikTok) has its place, it's vital for students to cultivate their unique personal movement style. So how do we guide students past imitation and towards innovation? It can begin with understanding two core approaches to choreography. 1. The Music-First Method (The Common...

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In the world of dance, it’s common to start rigorous training early, often in childhood, especially when it comes to being classical...