By Nizana
Working on having great technique in order to best translate
the music with your body will enhance your performance and
endear you to true enthusiasts of the dance. Musicality, stage
presence, and costuming are, of course, all very important,
but the focus of this article will be on technique. You want
to demonstrate mastery of the dance’s movements that
“sing” with the music and make your audience appreciate
your presentation all the more. You want to ensure integrity
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of the cultural art form, just as other dance forms demand
integrity to the movement, to ensure it makes it what it is.
To be strong in the area of technique, you want to have
clearly defined and non-mushy isolated movements, smooth
transitions, and following through of the movements.
Regular practice builds muscle memory and strengthens
your ability to perform the movement correctly. This is