Thinking About Competing? 3 Things to Do Before You Choreograph
Thinking about competing in pole/aerial but feeling unsure? The best time to start preparing is NOW! And the best way to start is by learning the rules of that competition and getting answers to all of your burning questions. So before you jump into creating a routine (although I’m sure you’ve got dozens of exciting ideas running through your head already), here are three things you should do off the bat. These will give you a look into the structure and personality of the competition, and help you understand how to build a competitive routine in alignment with the competition, its rules and areas of scoring.
- Review the rules and scoresheets so you know exactly what you can and cannot do in your routine, the layout of the stage, and what the judges are looking for, so you can craft a routine that is both compliant and uniquely expressive.
- Watch past videos from that competition to get an idea of the stage and what a competitor in your level/category ideally looks like movement wise – and for those that are after hardware…what a winning routine looks like.
- Ask any and ALL questions you have to the competition organizers, your coach(es), other competitors you know, other competitors that have competed at the competition and are open to sharing.
Got competition questions? Ask away! Drop your questions in the comments or contact me here!
