Performance Preparation: Your Guide to Pole Performance Success

Performing a pole piece is an exciting opportunity for personal growth, self-expression, and community involvement. Whether it’s your first competition/showcase or you’re a seasoned performer, preparation is key to ensuring you feel confident and ready to shine on stage. This guide covers essential tips and insights to help you navigate the competition process.

Why Perform?

There are many meaningful reasons to enter a pole competition or perform in a showcase:

• Personal Growth: Stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to immense self-discovery.
• Performance Experience: Competitions offer the chance to showcase your skills on stage.
• Community Connection: Meet like-minded people and become part of the vibrant pole community.
• Feedback: Constructive critiques from competition judges can help you improve.

Timeline for Preparing

• 90 Days Before: Begin your choreography. Give yourself ample time to experiment and refine.
• 60 Days Before: Have a run-through-ready routine. This allows you to troubleshoot and build stamina.
• 30 Days Before: Lock in your choreography. Avoid major changes to focus on performance quality and confidence.

Tips for Effective Preparation

• Cross-Train: Incorporate strength, flexibility, and cardio exercises.
• Rest: Schedule regular rest days for recovery and injury prevention.
• Fuel Your Body: Nourish your body to maintain energy and endurance.
• Play to Your Strengths: Choose moves you perform well. Clean execution scores higher than attempting challenging, unstable moves.
• Visualize Your Character: Embody the story or emotion you wish to convey. Freestyling to your music can inspire authentic movement you can use for your formal choreography.

How We Can Help

Preparing for a competition or performance can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to go it alone. Consider these support options:

• Competition Packages: Complete, guided preparation from start to finish.
• Private Lessons: One-on-one coaching to refine your routine.
• Mini Privates: Focused sessions for quick adjustments.
• Dress Rehearsals: Simulations that mimic competition conditions.
• Competitor and Performer Groups: Connect with fellow performers for peer support and encouragement.

Final Thoughts

Pole dance performances are about celebrating your hard work, creativity, and progress. Trust your training, embrace the experience, and remember that every performance is a victory in itself. Best of luck on your journey!