5 Ways to Do Solo Modern Dancing

1. The Move From Group Dancer to Solo Dance Artist

Students of modern dancing can perform in groups or in a solo dance routine. This is a big moment for a dancer when they decide it's time to go front, center and solo. There are some group dance routines choreographed, so that a single dancer can perform the routine as a solo routine. The dancer just performs their part from the dance group as a solo dance artist.

2. Private Dance Lessons to Choreograph the Solo Routine

Making the move to perform solo for some dancers is exciting as they get to have private lessons with their teacher or choreographer to create the modern solo dance routine they'll perform. Most dance studios offer separate price rates on an hourly basis for solo dance times. The price of a routine can include the choreography of the routine and a set number of private dance lessons. The student many times has a piece of music or song that they want to do a modern solo to. The choreographer takes the music and creates the solo dance routine. The instructor can help as well with the selection of the music, as the music needs to fit the style of dance and be able to have an impact on the audience.

3. Practice Makes Perfect

Make your attendance at the solo practice times a priority as you'll probably pay for the session whether you attend or not. Practice on your own until the routine becomes second nature to you. That means you know the routine without having to concentrate constantly on what comes next. Then you're ready to move on to perfecting your stage presence. You'll perform this routine alone, so you have to sell your performance to the audience. Practice will make perfect.

4. Eye-Catching Costumes

Select your costume with the theme and mood of the dance in mind. If the routine is delicate and soft, then your dance costume needs to be flowing in delicate fabrics. If it's strong in theme, then your costume should reflect that as well. Your costume needs to be eye catching, something that puts you apart from the other solo dancers. Order your costume as soon as possible to avoid shipping problems at the last minute. If you have a talented relative or friend, have them create a costume for you.

5. Show Time and the Solo Dancer

Dance studios showcase their solo performers in yearly recitals and other performances in the community. In addition, many solo dancers like to enter dance competitions and contests with their solo routine. These are excellent opportunities to gain confidence as a dancer. The dancer also learns something from each solo performance to work on or change before the next performance time.