Everything You Need to Know About Battles, Musicality & Control

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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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Everything You Need to Know About Battles, Musicality & Control

Street Style Squad

20 minutes 36 seconds

2 years ago

Everything You Need to Know About Battles, Musicality & Control

Dancers consider various factors when joining a battle, such as judges, DJs, and wages.
Some dancers prioritize fun or practice over winning, while others take the judges and DJs into account and adjust their dance accordingly.
When preparing for a battle, dancers try to anticipate what the judges are looking for in terms of dance style and technique.
Dancers strive to master various skills, including groove, isolation, flow, concept, and groundwork.
During a battle, dancers may face challenges such as not liking the music, but they see these challenges as opportunities to push themselves and grow as dancers.
For some dancers, battling represents life and overcoming obstacles.
Understanding the importance of music in dancing and the full story behind it is crucial.
To dance well, a dancer must feel the vibe of the music and understand what the beat maker was trying to make the listener feel.
Creating a story or feeling behind the music can help dancers follow the rhythm better.
Rather than becoming a slave to the music, dancers should take time and bring more expression to each sound.
To achieve cleanness and control, dancers must learn to be silent and listen before speaking through the body.
Before dancing, silencing the body and taking time to stand still helps clear anxiety and motion that the dancer wants to do but cannot.
Practicing moving in slow motion helps create clean movements and control over the body, which helps with musicality and makes it easier to grab certain sounds.
Breathing must also be noticed while dancing.
The mind and body must work together while dancing, and to achieve this, the mind must be cleaned to clean the body.

Going through the music instead of on the music, not rushing to catch every sound, and calming down and not trying to give everything at once can help dancers achieve control and cleanliness.

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