Acting Out: What Dancers Can Learn from Actors

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Street Style Squad

34 episodes

7 months ago

Welcome to the Street Style Squad podcast, your ultimate guide to the world of street dance. Whether you are a seasoned dancer or just starting out, this podcast is for you. We are dedicated to exploring the culture, history, and techniques of street dance styles and equipping you with the mental preparation and strategies needed to win battles and events.

Join us as we dive deep into the foundations of street dance, examining the styles that make up this vibrant art form and the rich history and culture that have influenced its development. From breaking to popping, locking to krumping, waacking to vogueing, we will explore the origins and evolution of each style and its unique characteristics and movements.

We will also provide practical advice and tips on how to improve your technique, build your skills, and develop a winning mindset for street dance battles and events. Our guests will include top dancers, choreographers, and educators in the street dance community, who will share their knowledge and expertise and provide insights into their own journey and experiences.

So, whether you are a competitive dancer looking to up your game or simply passionate about the art of street dance, join us on the Street Style Squad podcast for all things street dance.

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So, whether you are a competitive dancer looking to up your game or simply passionate about the art of street dance, join us on the Street Style Squad podcast for all things street dance.

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Acting Out: What Dancers Can Learn from Actors

Street Style Squad

7 minutes 24 seconds

2 years ago

Acting Out: What Dancers Can Learn from Actors

Collaboration between a street dancer and an actor can be a fruitful journey to explore and learn from each other's craft and techniques.
Both artists should take the time to understand each other's art forms and be willing to push themselves out of their comfort zones.
The street dancer can learn about different acting techniques such as the Stanislavski and Meisner method to infuse emotion and depth into their movements.
Both artists can read books and watch performances outside their usual genre to push their creativity.
Street dancers can learn from actors about the use of breath, subtext, and character development to create more expressive and dynamic performances.
Actors can learn from street dancers about physicality and improvisation to become more comfortable with spontaneity and develop their ability to think on their feet.
Both artists can work together to create performances that incorporate both street dance and theater.
Both the street dancer and actor will have a deeper understanding of each other's art forms and will have created performances that incorporate both street dance and theater.

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