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Do you love to dance? Do you have

Read up and get wise to different dance styles. a natural rhythm, flexibility and creativity
Experiment and see what you enjoy most. It might be that you can express with your body? Maybe
tap or classical ballet, or street dance or jazz. Whatever it you like making up complex dance moves to
is you enjoy, try to explore that medium more. See if you your favourite songs? It could mean you have
can go to live shows or watch DVDs to get ideas and tips. a natural talent for dance - so read on!
You may only experience dance as part of your
P.E. lessons at school, or a school performance.
Some dance styles have opportunities for examinations If this isn’t enough and you want to challenge

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and grades. If you enjoy the challenge and pressure of yourself more, there are lots of dance schools
tests then it can be a real boost to work towards, and around the UK. Look in your local phone
you can gain certificates for your dancing. Don’t forget book or ask at a library for help.
you can also enter competitions as well to help you
improve and get recognition for your abilities.
Being talented at something is a
wonderful gift, however do not let it

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rule your life. Make time for your friends
and enjoy other activities too.
Practice is important with any talent. Taking a break from dancing will make you feel
You may have a potential, but only with relaxed, refreshed and ultimately a better dancer as
practice will you improve. Ask your teacher you will be more focused and confident when you go
for feedback and advice on what you need to for your next lesson.
Don’t worry about getting things wrong or not coming
Improving in your dance means improving
first. Learning and improvement come from mistakes
your control and ability to use your body in
different ways. It might mean adapting and
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remember even the top professionals get it wrong
being flexible to change in your work. Try to be as
sometimes. If you want more help with this, see our
open as you can in all your dancing, be creative
other fact sheets on perfectionism and stress.
and try new moves or styles regularly to help
broaden out your range and techniques.

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www.cdet.org.uk Council for Dance Education and Training. Lots of information on here
www.bbo.org.uk Not just ballet, but tap, jazz and modern too!
www.dancebooks.co.uk Great site for books all about dance!
www.communitydance.org.uk The website of People Dancing
www.rad.org.uk Royal Academy of Dance based in London
www.streetdanceinternational.com For those who love this modern dance style

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