Competition Tips



	Compete More Effectively

Hello, I'm Amy Noll and each week I'll post a new tip on competing more effectively in the amateur dance arena. Everyone wants to do his or her best and here is where I'll pass along the tips that helped me become the 1998-1999 National Amateur Ten Dance Champion. Download and save them, print them out and bind them, or come back and visit our archive as we develop it; the choice is yours. Best of luck in your future competitions.

TIP NUMBER ONE

For competitive dancers just starting on the scene, here's a few grooming tips.

Even though your choreography and technique may not be perfect, there are some things you can do to catch the judges' eye in your favor. Remember that ballroom is a sport that is concerned not just with what you do, but how you LOOK!

So, ladies-fix your hair in a style that will stay no matter what. I recommend using gel, then blow-drying the gel until it is completely dry in the style you have chosen. Too often, loose hair becomes distracting to judges and observers alike. In the same way, hair ornaments can definitely add to the look of your appearance, but make sure that it won't budge!!

Attaching the hairpiece or ornament to a barrette with glue and then fastening the barrette into gelled hair is pretty foolproof.

Gentlemen, same idea-your hair shouldn't move. It should be clean-cut, especially for standard competitions. Use gel or spray. Experiment with whether your hair looks better parted or slicked back. In general, competitive standard dancers do well with a clean, side part.

In the next few months we will be setting up an archive you can refer to on a regular basis. In the meantime, check back regularly; you don't want to miss a tip your competition might use.

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