Well, it finally happened...

[vmac3205]

We have a demo team performance in two weeks. I hope the old addage of poor dress rehearsal, good performance works because we were awful last night. On the other hand, it's a nursing home, and they just want to be entertained. We could go there and smile for an hour and they'd be happy.

[piperdbh]

I hope the old addage of poor dress rehearsal, good performance works because we were awful last night.

My students use that line, too, and sometimes set out to cause a bad rehearsal. But, somehow they usually manage to put on a good concert, regardless of how rehearsal went that day.

[MartinGrenoble]

... We could go there and smile for an hour and they'd be happy.

Dance AND smile; they'll be doubly happy.

For me, the only important thing in demo-ing, is for people to see that you are enjoying yourself. There isnothing more boring than the foot-perfect dour-faced RSCDS team proving they are the best.

On the other hand, have a laugh while you are performing, and people will think "I'd like to do that."

Martin

[vmac3205]

Dance AND smile; they'll be doubly happy.

For me, the only important thing in demo-ing, is for people to see that you are enjoying yourself. There isnothing more boring than the foot-perfect dour-faced RSCDS team proving they are the best.

On the other hand, have a laugh while you are performing, and people will think "I'd like to do that."

Martin

I agree. Martin.
A great smile always wins the day. If it is too sterile, people will be intimidated. On the other hand, we need to respect the dance form and do our best.

[Andrewson]

Dance AND smile; they'll be doubly happy.

For me, the only important thing in demo-ing, is for people to see that you are enjoying yourself. There isnothing more boring than the foot-perfect dour-faced RSCDS team proving they are the best.

On the other hand, have a laugh while you are performing, and people will think "I'd like to do that."

Martin

I could not agree more. Martin says it all