Scared to do a dance solo???

Question: Scared to do a dance solo!?!?!?

i have to do a lyrical solo for a school event next wednesday! im scared to death
what do i do if i mess up and go completely blank!?
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Improvise!! Nobody in the audience will know if you forgot some of the moves as long as you KEEP DANCING!! If suddenly you go blank, start a different dance / combo that goes along to the beat!. If nothing sparks into your head immediately, just move around to the beat until the dance comes back!. Don't give up!! Never just stand there and feel embarrassed!. Last, if you mess up don't show it on your face and no one will ever know!. Last year at my dance recital, an adult class was performing and suddenly their music stopped!! They just kept on going to an imaginary beat!. also last year, me and a couple other girls had to just do a small combo behind a soloist!. I ran smack dab into another girl and it was really noticeable!. I recovered quickly and made it look like, "Oh!.!.!.that was supposed to happen!." Some people told me it looked like SHE made the mistake!! Good luck!! Just keep moving and don't show it on your face!!Www@QuestionHome@Com

I know the feeling!. For me I sing in a group, but when I have to sing a solo I don't look straight at the audience!. I try to look far in the back of the room and picture myself being by myself as if no one is there!. And if you have to look at someone, look at a familiar face that will give you the confidence to do your best and give you some encouragement!. Skip over those who has a smirk on their face or glaring eyes!. This is the same advise I give my daughter when she dances for our church or school recitals!. Hope the best for you!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Practice!. But even if you do mess up, no one will know! It's a solo, and you could make it up and no body would know! Before you go on, try breathing in and out deeply, and crossing your arms and holding your hands with your arms crossed!. Then breathe some more!.
Oh, and don't forget to smile!. The audience will love it more, and you'll feel so much more confident! If you look like you're having a good time, the crowd will too!.
Good luck!!!Www@QuestionHome@Com

It's like playing music, you have to practice, practice, practice, untill you could do it in your sleep!. You'll be scared until you get up there to do it, then you'll just start doing it automatically and won't even have to think about it!. You'll have fun!. Then you'll wish you could do it again! :) Just practice and you'll do great!Www@QuestionHome@Com

you will be fine!. often, i think that solos are the best way to go!. everyone gets to see how good you, and only you are at dancing!. i have done many solos and group work, and solos are so much better!. you have more room to move around, and you feel free!. its awesome, so don't be nervous!. GOOD LUCK!Www@QuestionHome@Com

I say, from experience, if you messed up and went completely blank, look to the back wall, and remember your dress rehersal and the music on that exact stage!. It should come back to you!. Hope this helps :DWww@QuestionHome@Com

Come on !!!!
Don't be affraid about it

You know the best thing is trying , and want really something!.!.!.
all will be nice

Take care & good luck
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always remember if you mess up nobody will know because youre the only one doing it ;-) thats what my instructors said

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Keep practicing in front of a mirror!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Hopefully you won't get sick and vomit in front of everyone!. good luck!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

u should practiseWww@QuestionHome@Com