I agree with everything you write from a social dancing perspective. But not when done in front of a crowd.Originally posted by Gadget
Judges generally mark on two areas (or sub-divisions of the same areas...)
...The final part that is hardest to judge and observe from the sidelines is the connection with your partner.
...I don't dance for spectators; I dance for me and my partner, ...
But if you are producing a show for an audience of thousands, I find it just looks interoverted if the dancers are only dancing with each other.
When people first start doing demonstrations and shows they only dance with each other out of habit because thats all they know. Half the time they aren't even facing the audience (been there done that), or wander off to an edge of the stage. After some time of doing shows they realise that the audience is who the show is for. They start to open up and interact with the audience. This requires a lot more confidence.
I was just watching J&C's routine on video and 25% of their interaction is aimed at the audience, keeping the audience interested and entertained. As a result the audience loved it.
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