More Than Dance

The Ultimate Guide to Practicing Dance at Home | Ep 51

Krissy Phillipino Episode 51

Practicing at home can feel messy, frustrating, or even overwhelming. In this episode, I break down a step-by-step approach to making the most of your solo practice and turning your space into a real training ground. 

You’ll learn how to 

  • Find your space: understand your surroundings, your space, your floor and the level at which you can safely and effectively practice, so you can move freely without holding back.
  • Know what to practice: from building strength to breaking down micro-skills and macro-skills, and how to consult your instructor to create a focused, disciplined routine.
  • Set your frequency and commitment: create consistent habits, find the right level of resistance, and use each beat or movement to reinforce your skills.
  • Layer in performance elements: alignment, elongating your body without overextending, facial expression, audience connection, coordination, and analyzing yourself on video to see what’s really happening in your movement.

I also share why it’s crucial to get comfortable being in the mess, the awkward, imperfect, messy moments at home are where growth happens.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clear blueprint for practicing smarter, building real skills, and making your home practice feel intentional, effective, and even fun.

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