Thursday, April 16, 2009

What to wear for Performance?

I love seeing dancing performances, Flamenco, Tango, and Salsa.

Many of the performers have the music in their veins and show it throughout their
Performances, skills and passion are very important for a dancer to send her/his message across, however many performers forget a very essential part which is the looks.

If you are a monk you wear a robe and every body will know what you are.

Unfortunately for salsa performers this part of the performance is not very important and they dress as normal as they are going out to the local pub.

The clothes of a dancer are as important as the monk’s.

I have traveled around Asia and the Middle East and I have seen the same approach about clothes from salsa performers which makes me wonder if they have been properly educated about this matter?.

If you are a dancer, show it, not only by dancing but by wearing it.

Many ladies prefer to wear a black dress because is “comfortable” or “safe” don’t fall into that same mistake.

The Audience will enjoy your dance more if you are wearing a sexy, colorful, twirly Latin dress, it doesn’t have to be too expensive but something that will differentiate you from the rest of the crowd.

Your hair needs to be done up as well as your make up, wear some accessories that compliment the look, such as loop or long earrings, a flower on your hair and make sure that you secure it enough so it doesn’t fall when your partner is turning you around.
Shoes are also important, I have noticed that for many students and performers shoes is the first thing they need to have, It is very important part however a good looking dress is more catching as people will look at your body when you are dancing

For the gentlemen, a comfortable shirt long or short sleeves, made of jersey or soft lycra fabric so it absorb the sweat and you don’t feel wet.
Remember gents if you wear glasses take them off or wear contacts that night as a performer with glasses looses all credibility from the audience.

If need more tips please, come to Nila Palacios booth and I will assist you personally.