Over and Out
As you dive into the 2009 competition season, make sure you do it in style. Here we leave you with the most played out competition dance trends that judges do NOT want to see again this year.
“Hairspray”
“I vote to make a new rule that ‘Hairspray’ should be banned from all competitions for at least 5 years!” – Dori Erickson, judge
Goth/punk tutu
“I hope the tutus are history. Think outside the box, be original, get the judges’ attention.” – Kathy Martinez, president St. Peters Academy of Dance, Inc.
Bare legs and feet
"The trend of wearing no tights and bare feet was a total turn-off for me.” –Rhonda Kaufman Malkin, judge and adjudicator
HAIRSPRAY Tracy (Leanne Jones) & company - Photo by Catherine Ashmore
Tricks
“Bring back the technique and the artistry. I have already judged twice this year and in both cities the routines ‘were, walk, set turn, leap, set leg turn, step leap.’ It's not about the tricks.” – Kathy Martinez
Rude behavior backstage
“Over and out! It’s time we all got along and celebrated each other’s successes…winning is truly secondary to the atmosphere of the competition.” – Phyllis Demoret, judge and director of Steppin’ Out the Studio
Visible undergarments
“What’s out in 2009? Body stockings, clear straps and undergarments peaking out from under the costume. Underwear should be under the costumes!” – Martine La Pri, teacher and adjudicator