Benefits of Training in Multiple Different Dance Styles

"Dancers and choreographers offer so many great different styles and outlooks on dance choreography. This is what makes the dance world so great."

~Lai Rupe

As a dancer, you are probably aware that most dance choreographers specialize in one specific style of dance and only choreograph for that individual style. This is just naturally found to be common for dance choreographers. The reasoning for this is often because most dancers and choreographers are better at a specific type and style of dance. As in many careers, specialization can come in very handy.

However, on the rare occasions you find choreographers that offer their expertise in multiple dance styles, you may be taken aback, wondering if this choreography will have any quality when the choreographer offers so many different styles. In this article we will review the benefits of hiring a choreographer who is trained professionally in multiple styles.

One thing that specialization dancers lack, is creative diversity in their thinking. You will find the exact same style, and the same moves, in every routine they create, because that is all they know. However, dancers who have professionally trained in multiple styles of dance, aren't as close minded when it comes to choreographing. This stylized background allows these choreographers to insert different styles of dances into their routines that other choreographers wouldn't even think of.

If you are wanting a unique, personalized dance routine, these diverse dance choreographers may be the way for you to go.

Dancers who have trained in multiple styles, most likely trained in a professional dance studio and took some type of technique classes. This means that with their diverse training, they probably have a lot of technique under their belt as well. Good technique and proper teaching of correct technique is crucial in dance performance and choreography.

Technique is the core to all dancing. Without knowing the proper placements of where the foot should be, how the thigh needs to be turned out and the position of the arms, the dance choreography and dancers will never be competitive.

Dancers who are trained in multiple forms and styles of dance, should have also trained in technical classes that have allowed them to learn the basics, as well as additional genres.

When finding choreographers or dancers who are professionally trained in multiple different dance styles, it will also help your dance company, drill team, studio, or soloist, gain the competitive edge in local, state and National dance competitions. This competitive edge is created because of the diverse choreographic styles that these choreographers are able to offer.

Not only will judges be able to see dance moves that they wouldn't normally see, they are also going notice the unique choreography.Choreography style and song choices that are unique and original will instantly attract the audiences attention. With this refreshing advantage, you will have the competitive edge in all dance competitions.

As a professional dancer, you will want to ensure that your dance choreographers are professionally trained in multiple different dance styles, with proper technique too. Lai Rupe's Choreography offers choreography created by dancers who are technically and diversely trained, to offer you the competitive edge.

Also, feel free to check out the article, "IMPROVISATION DANCE TIPS 101," to dive in deeper to become a better dancer.

Thanks for your LOVE and Support!
~Alaina (Lai) Rupe