Boosting Rehearsal Efficiency


 

1. Determine Your Goals

Focus on a particular goal or set of goals to truly maximize rehearsal time.

2. Communicate the Plan

Communicating the rehearsal goals and agenda helps dancers prepare mentally and physically, and enables everyone to work together to meet the common objectives. It will also show that rehearsal time will be well spent.

3. Start on Time

Demonstrate regard for each other by starting rehearsal right on time. It conveys appreciation to those who are punctual and encourages others to do the same.

4. Practice Purposeful Repetition

Chances are, we all have a few stalwart warm-up exercises in our repertoire that will not only get the job done, but get it done well. Purposeful repetition builds neural pathways, allowing the technique to become more autonomous.

5. Use Purposeful Multitasking

Combine closely related movements into a single exercise. Consider working in yoga stretches sun to not only generate heat throughout, but also to elongate the spine, stretch the hamstrings, and strengthen the core, chest and whole upper body.

6. Divide and Conquer

Split a hefty agenda item into sub-parts. For instance, if a trio section is rehearsing, ask the remaining dancers to work together to review or clean other parts.

7. Prioritize

Identify your priorities and decide where to invest the time. Have your final coming up? Concentrate on cleaning and rehearsing the pieces for the performance.

8. Acknowledge, Apologize, Abort

If needed, acknowledge that the practice is not going as planned. Letting each other know when the dance needs work will instantly alleviate some of the frustration.

9. Document and Review Corrections

Review notes and corrections delivered in rehearsal. Write down the key changes and adjustments during practice.

10. End on a High Note

After a particularly grueling rehearsal, sometimes we need to remind ourselves why we take the time out of our day and push our bodies to the brink. In other words, dance your hearts out.

 

Source:  https://www.danceadvantage.net/rehearsal-management-tips/

 

 Activity


1.  Record and post your rehearsal on Discussion Board.

2. Write a summary including your rehearsal goals and agenda for your upcoming performance.

 

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