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Just Dance Now
What is Just Dance Now?
Just Dance Now is a mobile game that brings you the biggest music video game franchise of all time, without the need for a video game console!
All you need is an internet-connected screen, and a smartphone as a controller.
Pick a song from the catalog of over 700 tracks, hold your smartphone in your right hand and follow the Coach on screen! Your movements are tracked and scored by the game, so perfect those moves and get a perfect score!
There's no limit to the number of players you can dance with - and your friends and family can jump in at any time for even more fun.
What do I need to play?
You need:
1- The Just Dance Now App on your smartphone that will be used as a controller.
2- An internet-connected screen (such as your PC, Mac, tablet, Apple TV, Android TV or a TV with Chromecast)
Read below according to which screen you wish to use.
How do I earn more coins?
Your coin wallet automatically refills over time, with the time to your next coins displayed just below the wallet.
Only a certain amount of coins will be refilled, as coins are here to let you test the game before purchasing a VIP Pass.
Can my friends or family play with me?
Your friends and family can dance with you by downloading the free Just Dance Now app on their smartphones.
Once installed, they just need to join your Dance Room by scanning the QR code, or entering the Dance Room number displayed in the top left of the screen.
How many people can join my dance session?
There's no limit to the number of players!
The game is choppy or running very slow.
Please check you have an internet connection speed of at least 1Mbit.
Where do I download the game?
On an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV: open the App Store, search and install the Just Dance Now app.
On an Android smartphone or tablet: open the Google Play Store, search and install the Just Dance Now app.
Scan the QR code with your mobile camera to download the Just Dance Now app on your phone.
What is a QR code?
A QR code is a 2 dimensional barcode, which looks something like this:
In Just Dance Now, we use QR codes to store your Dance Room number.
When you want to play, the app will ask you to scan the code displayed on your screen (PC/Mac/TV/tablet/Apple TV) to automatically join your Dance Room.
What is a Dance Room number?
A Dance Room number is a unique number designating your Dance Room.
Your Dance Room number is displayed together with a QR code on the screen (PC, Mac, tablet or Apple TV) you want to use to play Just Dance Now.
Read the questions above to find out how to play on those devices.
Enter your Dance Room number (or scan the QR code) using the Just Dance Now smartphone app to enter your Dance Room.
List of compatible devices
Motion controller
- iPhone: iOS 12 or higher
- Android phone: Android 5.1 or higher
Main Screen
- Mac: macOS 10.14 or higher
- Apple TV 4th Generation or better
- TV with Google Chromecast (Miracast on TV is not supported)
- Android TV : Puffin Browser is recommended to play on Android TV
- Web browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer 10, Apple Safari
The Apple TV Remote is not detecting my dance moves.
- Just Dance Now only supports the 1st generation of Apple TV/Siri Remotes and older Apple TV Remotes. The 2nd generation of Apple TV/Siri Remotes is not supported due to hardware limitations; however, you can use the new Apple TV Controller feature in the Just Dance Now mobile app to connect to Apple TV and play Just Dance Now.
To connect your phone as the Apple TV dance controller, you need to enter the Master Code and the Dance Room number in the Just Dance Now mobile app. The Master Code is shown below the Dance Room number in Just Dance Now on your TV screen. Enter both of these in the “Apple TV Controller” option in your mobile Just Dance Now app.
The first phone to connect using the “Apple TV Controller” option will become the Dance Room master on Apple TV. If a mobile phone is already connected as the Dance Room master then all the others who try to connect their mobile phones using the “Apple TV Controller” option will automatically join the Dance Room as secondary users.
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VIP
- What is a VIP Pass
VIP Passes allow you to play as many songs as you wish for the duration of your pass.
When a VIP player enters a room, all songs become free to play, making it perfect for everyday use; to play with friends and family; or for organizing parties.
There are two types of passes:
- 24 hour pass: a one time purchase that gives you total access for twenty four hours.
- Long duration passes: you can choose between a one month, 3 month or 12 month subscription.
The long duration passes are renewed automatically. The cost of the pass will be billed to your bank account 24 hours before the end of the time period. For example, if you purchased a 3 month subscription, your account will be billed one day before the end of the 3 month period.
You can cancel at any time, for any reason, by using your first party account. The 1 year VIP Pass subscription is only available in selected regions.
- How do I modify my active VIP pass subscription?
In the Just Dance Now app on iOS:
- Open the Just Dance Now app on your phone.
- Tap on the Play icon.
- In the coverflow tap on the Shop at the top right corner of the screen.
- Scroll down and tap on Manage Subscriptions. This will open the App Store subscription list.
- In the Subscription list tap Just Dance Now.
- Here, in the Options, you can switch to a different VIP Pass.
- The new subscription plan will be activated once the current pass expires.
In the App Store:
- Go to Settings > Tap on your name on the top of the screen > iTunes & App Store.
- Tap your Apple ID on the top of the screen and select View Apple ID.
- Scroll down and tap on Subscriptions.
- In the Subscription list tap Just Dance Now.
- Here, in the Options, you can switch to a different VIP Pass.
- The new subscription plan will be activated once the current one expires.
On Apple TV:
- Open Settings.
- Select Accounts.
- Select Manage Subscriptions under Subscriptions.
- Choose Just Dance Now.
- Use the Options to switch to a different VIP Pass.
- The new subscription plan will be activated once the current pass expires.
- How do I cancel my active VIP pass subscription?
The 1 month, 3 month and 1 year duration VIP Passes are subscriptions that automatically renew unless they're cancelled.
In the Just Dance Now app on iOS:
- Open the Just Dance Now app on your phone.
- Tap on the Play icon.
- In the coverflow tap on the Shop at the top right corner of the screen.
- Scroll down and tap on Manage Subscriptions. This will open the App Store subscription list.
- In the Subscription list, tap Just Dance Now.
- Here, in the Options, you can choose to cancel your subscription.
- Once cancelled, your subscription will continue until the end of the current billing cycle.
In the App Store:
- Go to Settings > Tap on your name on the top of the screen > iTunes & App Store.
- Tap your Apple ID on the top of the screen and select View Apple ID.
- Scroll down and tap on Subscriptions.
- In the Subscription list, tap Just Dance Now.
- Here, in the Options, you can choose to cancel your subscription.
- Once cancelled, your subscription will continue until the end of the current billing cycle.
On Apple TV:
- Open Settings.
- Select Accounts.
- Select Manage Subscriptions under Subscriptions.
- Choose Just Dance Now.
- Use the Options to change or cancel your VIP pass subscription.
- Once cancelled, your subscription will continue until the end of the current billing cycle.
In the Just Dance Now app on Android:
- Open the Just Dance Now app on your phone.
- Tap on the Play icon.
- In the coverflow tap on the Shop at the top right corner of the screen.
- Scroll down and tap on Manage Subscriptions. This will open the Google Play Store subscription list.
- In the Subscription list, select Just Dance Now.
- Tap Cancel Subscription.
- Once cancelled, your subscription will continue until the end of the current billing cycle.
In the Google Play Store:
- Open Google Play Store on your Android phone or tablet.
- Tap Menu > Subscriptions.
- Select Just Dance Now.
- Tap Cancel Subscription.
- Once cancelled, your subscription will continue until the end of the current billing cycle.
- I no longer have an Apple device, how can I cancel my VIP pass subscription?
If you no longer have an Apple device, you can cancel your VIP pass subscription in the App Store on Mac or in iTunes on Mac or PC.
On a Mac with the App Store:
- Open the App Store app on your Mac.
- Click on your Apple ID at the bottom of the sidebar.
- Click View Information at the top.
- Scroll to the Manage section on the Account Information page.
- Click on Manage to the right of Subscriptions.
- Click Edit to the right of Just Dance Now.
- Use the options to change or cancel your subscription.
- Once cancelled, your subscription will continue until the end of the current billing cycle.
On a Mac or PC with iTunes:
- Open iTunes.
- At the top Menu bar click on Account > View My Account.
- Sign in with your Apple ID and click View Account.
- Scroll to the Settings section on the Account Information page.
- Click on Manage to the right of Just Dance Now.
- Use the options to change or cancel your subscription.
- Once cancelled, your subscription will continue until the end of the current billing cycle.
- I no longer have an Android device, how can I cancel my VIP pass subscription?
If you no longer have an Android device, you can cancel your VIP pass subscription using a computer.
On the Computer:
- Go to play.google.com
- Make sure you are logged in with the correct Google Account.
- Click My Subscriptions on the left.
- Select Just Dance Now.
- Click on Manage > Cancel Subscription.
- Once cancelled, your subscription will continue until the end of the current billing cycle.
- How do I restore my VIP pass?
You can restore your active VIP pass subscription from within the Just Dance Now app.
iOS:
- Make sure that you’ve logged in with the correct Apple ID used to purchase the VIP pass.
- Launch Just Dance Now
- Go to Settings > Restore Purchases
Apple TV:
- Open Just Dance Now.
- Swipe up and select VIP Shop.
- In the shop, swipe down and select Restore Purchases.
- Can I use my VIP pass on multiple devices?
iPhone, iPad, Apple TV:
The VIP pass purchased by you can only be used on one device at a time, provided you have logged in with the Apple ID that was used to purchase it.
Android:
The VIP pass purchased by you can only be used on one device at a time, provided you have logged in with the Google Account that was used to purchase it.
- Can I share or transfer my VIP pass to my friends/family on their Just Dance Now app?
You need to be logged in with the account that was used to purchase the VIP Pass. The VIP Pass cannot be shared with, or transferred to, a different account.
Ubi-Connect
- What is the benefit of logging in with a Ubisoft account?
Logging in with your Ubisoft account lets you sync your Just Dance Now save data on the cloud, and access it across different mobile platforms and Apple TV.
- I don't have a Ubisoft account, what should I do?
You can create a new Ubisoft account when you choose to log in.
- How do I log in with my Ubisoft account?
You can log in with your Ubisoft account from the Settings menu, or the Login pop-up on mobile.
You can log in with your Ubisoft account by using the “Login” menu option on Apple TV.
- Can I continue playing with my save data on another mobile device?
Yes, you can use the same Ubisoft account to log in to Just Dance Now on another device to fetch your save data on that device.
- Can I use my VIP Pass on another platform by using the same Ubisoft account?
No. The VIP Pass is not synced with your Ubisoft account, and can only be used on the platform it was purchased on. Just Dance Now only syncs your game progression data like Avatars, songs played, scores etc. with your Ubisoft account.
- How do I log out?
You can log out from the Settings menu on mobile.
You can log out using the “Logout” menu option on Apple TV.
- What happens to my save data after I log out?
You can continue to play after logging out, but your progress will not be synced with your Ubisoft account.
- Can I log in with a different Ubisoft account on the same device?
Yes.
After you log out, you can log in with a different Ubisoft account on the same device, and Just Dance Now will use that account's save data. If it’s a new account, Just Dance Now will create a new user profile.
- I forgot my Ubisoft account username and password. What do I do?
You can retrieve your username and/or reset your password using the “Forgot Password” option on the Login screen.
- Is it necessary to log in with my Ubisoft account to play Just Dance Now?
You can continue to play Just Dance Now without a Ubisoft account.
However, you won’t be able to take advantage of the benefits offered with a Ubisoft account.
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Beginner Tips Every Just Dance 2022 Player Needs
The game that promises to keep everyone dancing makes a return once again with Just Dance 2022, the latest installment of the ever-popular dance rhythm video game series by Ubisoft. The series continues to prove successful for the company, even besting some of its recent Triple-A titles.
A lot of that success can be attributed to the games' broad appeal and relatively low learning curve, meaning that just about anyone with a passing interest in music or dancing can give it a shot.
Not much has changed since 2021, so veteran players should have no trouble navigating its menus and loading up any of the newly added songs. But for anyone planning to try out the game for the first time, or after a long break from the series, here are a few things worth keeping in mind.
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7/7 Available Platforms
One of the first things anyone looking to get into Just Dance 2022 should know is on what platforms the game is available. Like most years, the latest installment of Just Dance is available to play on just about every modern console and gaming service. These include the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Google Stadia.
Wii owners have been left out though as support for the Nintendo Wii was dropped with last year's release of Just Dance 2021.
Each platform offers its own unique advantages, like portability on the Nintendo Switch for example, and the ability to take the game with you anywhere you go. The game is still not available on PC for whatever reason though, unless you're willing to settle for Just Dance Now instead, their cloud-based subscription service that works with smartphones and an internet browser, and offers a vast library of past Just Dance hits for players to dance to.
6/7 The Song List
Players of Just Dance 2022 should definitely take the time to familiarize themselves with the list of songs that come with the game. After all, a new Just Dance game is just as good as the songs on its playlist. Thankfully, Just Dance 2022 comes packed with quite a few bangers. These include recent hits like Save Your Tears (Remix) by The Weeknd & Ariana Grande, and Levitating by Dua Lipa, to older classics like Buttons by The Pussycat Dolls and Rock Your Body by Justin Timberlake.
There are 46 songs in total, including 5 regional exclusives.
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And for those players craving even more songs, they'll be pleased to find out that the game comes with a one-month free trial of Just Dance Unlimited (another one of their subscription services) that includes over 700 songs from past games and elsewhere. If you've happened to listen to pop radio or the Top 40 charts anytime within the past two decades, then chances are you should recognize quite a few of them. The best part is that the game offers a nice mix of songs and genres - from rock to pop and even South African house music - ensuring that all types of music lovers will find songs to immediately gravitate towards.
5/7 The Different Editions
Aside from being available across multiple platforms, Just Dance 2022 also has two different editions for players to choose from. There is the standard edition which costs $49.99 at launch and comes with 40+ songs, as well as the one-month free trial of Just Dance Unlimited mentioned above.
Then there is the deluxe edition which retails for $59.99 at launch.
The main difference between both versions, aside from sporting slightly different cover art, is that the deluxe edition comes with four months of Just Dance Unlimited. That is the one-month free trial from the standard edition, as well as an additional three months subscription valued at $9.99. There are additional renewal options for Just Dance Unlimited at $3.99 for one month and $24.99 for a full year. It is worth noting that an internet connection will be required to use the service, since the songs are streamed over the internet, as opposed to played from a disc or hard drive like the ones that come with the base game.
4/7 The Controller Options
Just Dance 2022 is a rhythm game and as such, the game is played primarily through motion controls. This means that PlayStation players would want to have a PlayStation Camera handy, while Nintendo Switch players will need to use their left or right joy-cons.
Players on the former can take advantage of the peripheral's more accurate, full-body tracking.
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Xbox Series S and X players on the other hand might have to fish out their old Kinect sensor bars to join in on the fun, because not only does the game not offer support for traditional controllers, it also doesn't allow them to use any other type of camera. Thankfully, all versions can also be played with a compatible smartphone, using the Just Dance Controller app available on the Apple Store and Google Play Store. Though it is worth noting that Nintendo Switch users will still require a joy-con to get past the game's start screen, even if they intend to use their smartphones to play during the actual songs and dance routines.
3/7 The Different Modes
Just Dance 2022 has no shortage of game modes available for players to choose from, which can be quite daunting for newbies. The good news though is that it gives an option to dive right in with a randomized playlist in the Quickplay Mode.
For anyone looking to explore the other available options, the game has quite a few.
There is the Co-op Mode, where up to six players can play together locally, using supported peripherals and smartphones. Then there is the World Dance Floor, where you can play with other players around the world in a tournament-styled competition. Sweat Mode is geared towards fitness buffs, and it lets you start your own routine and track the calories burnt along the way. And then there is the Kids Mode, which, as the name suggests, is geared towards children with family-friendly songs and simpler routines.
2/7 Song Difficulty
As was the case with previous entries in the series, Just Dance 2022 has a number of songs for players to choose from. But not all of those songs are created equally. Parents will be pleased to know that younger players have a kid-friendly playlist of songs with simplified dance routines that shouldn't cause them too much frustration.
But for everyone else, they might want to be mindful of their chosen song's difficulty, which can be seen on the song selection screen.
There are alternative dance routines for some of the songs that turn them into full-blown workouts, so it is best to avoid them until you are ready to break a sweat. Those looking for an even greater challenge can also unlock an extreme mode on certain songs once they've racked up enough points, which can effectively turn a previously-mastered song into a gauntlet of skill and endurance.
1/7 Practice Makes Perfect
The key to mastery in Just Dance 2022 comes with taking the time to learn the various dance routines. The good news is that most of them have repeating movements that are generally easy to follow. But knowing when to expect them can be quite tricky the first time around.
This is where practice comes in, as you'll grow more familiar with the ebb and flow of each song and its routine the more times you go over them. There is no shortcut to putting in that practice, unfortunately, at least if you intend to stop flailing about awkwardly each time you miss another move which you should have seen coming a mile away.
Acquiring the skills needed to dance to each song like one of the pros is relatively straightforward, you'll just need to put in the time and effort.
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on At the start, you always want to get a quick result. When it doesn't happen, the hypothesis arises that everything takes time. After a conditionally acceptable time, humility comes to mastering pair dances, which, perhaps, is not given, and I will just do what I learned somehow.
This is the most common story of those who believe that the mere act of attending a pair dance class is enough to learn how to dance.
Absolutely not. If you want to really dance well, you have to make an effort outside of the dance class.
A good teacher will definitely be needed, but the initiative should be on your side.
1. Listen to music
The most common and accessible advice that is given already in the first lessons. And it definitely works. Music creates a certain atmosphere of the dance and intuitively you want to move to it. It doesn't matter where you listen to music - in the car, on headphones while walking or doing household chores.
An addition that will help you dance better is your active participation in the music. Sing along, dance or simply beat musical accents with any free parts of the body. In the subway, for example, it is enough to tap out bright moments with your fingers, in the car to sing along with sounds, and at home you can jump for pleasure.
2. Watch videos of good dancers
It's complicated, but also obvious. It’s more difficult, because without recommendations from more experienced dancers, unfortunately, it’s not so easy to find a good quality video on the net (I mean not the resolution quality, but the content itself).
Meaningful video viewing is about building an understanding of HOW dancers make a particular impression on a partner or viewer. Technology is at the heart of everything. Understanding how the pros do it is a big step forward.
It is important to distinguish a show from a disco dance, a staged performance from an improvisation, a stylized dance from an authentic one, etc. Ask for recommendations and dance teachers will always throw off a couple of videos of worthy landmarks.
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3. Dance in salsatecas/milongas/discotheques
A very delicate moment when it is worth coming to the first party. From a technical point of view, most students in 1-3 months have a sufficient set of figures and techniques to come and dance calmly.
Psychologically, the same moment can be stretched out for an indefinite time. After all, it is imperative to “not lose face”, “learn more figures” and be sure what to do in case “there is an unfamiliar movement”.
In fact, the partygoers don't really care (except for a small layer of non-professional teachers who want to help inexperienced dancers by treating them as customers in the future). It is important to come and try dancing after a month of classes. You can only with friends or guys from your group. This will be enough to feel the adrenaline and inspiration from the dance.
4. Dance with partners or partners not of your level
The conventional wisdom that you need to practice in groups of your level does not withstand the test of experience. Perhaps now your eyes widened in surprise, and you want to meaningfully read the phrase again. Yes, you saw everything correctly: when you dance with a partner of your level, you don’t grow anywhere.
It's important to understand that not only does it work one way and you have to dance with cooler dancers, but it works even more effectively the other way. It is no coincidence that teaching pair dances dramatically raises the level of the teacher himself. You have an endless stream of very beginner dancers.
How it works. A more experienced partner needs to be "stretched". It's easy and obvious. With beginners, you need to take more initiative on yourself, see the general pattern of the dance more widely, turn on and insure more, try to be an example and be more careful. The quality of interaction begins to grow significantly. And wonderful partners too.
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5. Learn to dance for a partner and for a partner
Turks and Argentines are one of the best partners in the world. In Russia, partners are highly valued. Why? The answer is simple. In Argentina and Turkey, it is not questionable for men to ask another man to lead in one piece or another and give feedback on the quality of the lead. For them, it will be a great shame to hear moralizing from a partner, or even more so to be known in the community as an insecure partner.
In Russia, due to the constant, often far-fetched, opinion that there are more women in pair dances, partners calmly get up and study their partner's part. Such partners then grow into very cool dancers and teachers. In no case do this at parties, only in class. Here we are talking only about the learning strategy. At parties, be yourself.
6. Do not memorize the links
Always try to look deeper and understand the through principle and idea of movement.
Understanding what and how is done will make it possible to independently generate any sequences and chips.
Human memory is limited and there will always be a moment when something will escape and your repertoire will be limited by the size of RAM.
In Argentine tango, for example, there are seven levels of movement construction that, when mastered, will allow you to make millions of combinations. And how many dance sequences can you really remember? In rueda, more than 150 figures dance in a rare circle. It's hard to keep more in mind.
7. Develop your body
Many years of experience in teaching couple dance shows that as soon as everyone pairs up in a class, any progress in individual style ends. But it is the individual style that distinguishes everyone at the disco: partners change, and style is always with you.
The body as the main instrument of dance must be very plastic, responsive and emotional. Surprisingly, not all pair dance schools have a general physical warm-up.
It is vital to tune the body and understand how it works.
You can always train extra and concentrate more on the basic steps, as their true value is as body work. The sequence of steps is, in fact, the simplest thing that can be in pair dancing. The quality of individual performance determines the craftsmanship.
8. Try on the images of inspiring dancers
A psychological life hack for those who have already mastered the steps, but still feel that there is not enough brightness and drive. Most are terribly afraid of being someone else's "clone". Here the action is the same as under the influence of hypnosis - the more you resist, the more you plunge into an altered state of consciousness.
With a high degree of probability, you are already dancing like someone else's "clone". A meaningful fitting of someone else's image is that you mentally take the image of the one who inspires you (inspiration is critical in this case) and "put on" yourself.
Then you start dancing and trying to feel in general how it is to be in a state, for example, of the best partner or the sexiest partner in a disco. This is much more difficult than it seems. But it works extremely efficiently.
9. Dance to offbeat music
Habitual rhythms keep you tight. Tango salon or speedy timba leaves little room for experimentation and fantasy. Pattern dancing is always noticeable and is reserved for beginners.
The truly new is born outside of the usual. Look for places to experiment. If there is no place, organize self-training. The main thing is not to get carried away, because music determines the style. We bring something new to pair dances, rather than trying to change them.
Search, improvise, don’t be afraid to go beyond, develop in different directions, be inspired by music atypical for the style
10. Try your hand at basic dance directions
dances exist according to their own non-choreographic laws.
This is the deepest delusion, which has turned into a ceiling for the qualitative development of partner dances. After all, all professional dancers, for example, in salsa or bachata, build their ideas on the basic choreographic principles.
Do not think that choreography is only applicable on stage. Any meaningful movement of the body can be choreographic. In general, try classical or modern choreography. Basically, hip-hop can work too.
11. Look for battle sensations
Pair dances return us to an active position of manifestation of our body. As in the days of our ancient ancestors, we impress the members of the opposite sex with how dexterous, hardy, sexy, etc. we are. Modern jungle laws in the entourage of big cities.
If you look around the dance floor, it becomes clear that the majority are clearly herbivores (not in the sense of vegetarians, but in relation to those around them).
I am sure that predators are always more interesting in terms of the attractiveness of the image - try to find a counterbalance among herbivores, for example, a cat woman or a lion man.
The conversation is about an internal position, not about aggressiveness. Lability and lack of control are inherent in adolescents, and not in adult self-sufficient people.
Accordingly, even a training or friendly battle gives, on the one hand, practical skills - to make a bright sequence of movements, bring an idea to a climax, show a spectacular feature, on the other hand, develops the psychological basis of the dance - self-confidence, resistance to extraneous attention, self-control and self-control in complex elements.
12. Communicate with professionals
The environment shapes the internal position. Basically, real passionaries of the dance community are ready to openly talk, discuss and support the development of dance in every possible way.
Universal principles and the ideas they articulate have a much longer and more practical perspective than meets the eye.
Accept that, for example, behind the words "listen to your partner" is not only a beautiful metaphor, but also a practical skill to literally listen to your partner. At the same time, always treat every thought, even the most respected teacher, as a private opinion.
Your skill will lie in finding the scope of the idea even in conflicting opinions. Most often, the contradiction is speculative and the truth lies in the angle of perception or situationality.
Your dancing growth will stop sooner or later. This can happen at the level of three basic steps or years of experience in teaching and show performances. Regardless of your level, the suggested 12 life hacks can get you off the ground and greatly accelerate your dance growth. There is no way here without your motivation and activity. Take your dance development into your own hands. 9Ol000 Dangerous sexuality
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The choice between directions
I consider myself a versatile artist, I do several types of dance, but most of all I am known for the Vogue culture. This is not just a dance style, but a whole culture about protecting the rights of sexual minorities.
This culture is very daring: here and now you can look whatever you like - fully comply with fantasies, externally and internally, carry yourself proudly, inventing new images. Vogue is a great occasion to dress up, surprise, delight. Exactly 10 years I have been developing in this direction, and it does not bother me, I constantly learn new things.
Synergy of dance and music
Good composition inspires dance. First came the music, then came the dance. But it also happens that a dance is born in silence, without sounds: when you have the right mood and a visualization of movements is born in your head. But this comes with experience. Of course, dance and music are closely related.
An alternative to dancing
Now, in parallel with dancing, I am developing as a director, producer and co-organizer of dance events, doing photography and video. Therefore, it seems that if it were not for the dance, then my activity would be connected with the organization of cultural events.
I like to create, develop and bring something new, inspire myself and others, reveal people, come up with new ideas. I also love to cook, so I could be a great cook.
How the image begins
I focus on my mood, how I look: I can be of different weight, with different hair colors and lengths. Trends play an important role here. Of course, first of all, I start from my expectations and how I want to look. I try not to repeat myself, to be different. I ask myself what kind of makeup I want: bright, aggressive, calm, romantic, defiant. Do I want to be sexy or conservative. This is how I collect the image. I take things from my own wardrobe or turn to stylists, ateliers, sometimes I can rent something from showrooms. Creating an image is always very interesting, it helps to show creativity.
Uniqueness - awareness
Comparison does not give us anything, it takes energy and strength that can be spent on developing and multiplying potential.
The uniqueness must really be realized, each person defines himself. Sometimes you need to think about what you want. As soon as you realize your own value, then claims to yourself will disappear. You can’t compare your beginning of the path with someone else’s middle.
Finding yourself
It is not worth holding on to people and things, no matter how selfish it may sound. Then you will understand what you like, and what is imposed by society. When looking for your own business, it is important to start from inner feelings, focus on those very “butterflies in the stomach”.
Philosophy of dance
Dance is body language. I dreamed of being a presenter, but oratory is difficult for me, it’s easier for me not to speak, but to dance. When I hear music, I breathe, the body emits vibrations, vibrations are reflected in the plasticity of forms, in movements, emotions. Dancing helps to develop personality. It's a unique way of expressing yourself.
Sometimes words are not needed to understand us.
MICHELLE BEATZ
MICHELLE BEATZ
Sports and creativity
My dancing journey started 10-12 years ago. I quit playing professional football, where I got seriously injured, burned out emotionally and physically, and could not walk normally. A friend called me to support him at a dance performance, where I saw how people can control and feel their body, I missed this in football. I think dance and football are similar: football also has a pace, a rhythm, it's a dance with a ball. But the structure is different, football is a sport, and dance is creativity.
The right music
I'm looking for music on streaming services. Usually I think about which track is more suitable for a performance, I put on performers who meet the requirements, and I look for a suitable track. Everything is pretty simple.
WHEN THERE IS NO INSPIRATION
Usually at such moments I get distracted: I review some large-scale shows, performances of stars, listen to music.
There is another way - to abstract. If everything is tired, you need to give yourself time to relax, switch to another activity. You can cook food, watch a movie. Taking a break from what you do all the time can provide inspiration and motivation.
Dance clothes
Clothes are one of the main attributes of dance. It gives character to movements, creates mood. I love to dance in jeans, voluminous t-shirts. It is very important for dancers that we ourselves like how we look, this sets the tone for the performance.
Comparing is okay
When you're at the start, it's okay to compare yourself to others. Helps you understand what you are missing. But then it is better to focus on your own feelings. Everyone has their own style, physiology and musicality, you just need to work on technique. When people follow someone, try to copy, it only leads them astray.
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Friendship with Tommy Jeans
The first project with Tommy Jeans was something very unusual for me.
I got to know the brand better, learned a lot of new things, despite the fact that I have been wearing their clothes for a long time. The collaboration was a pleasant surprise. The emotions are very cool, I hope that in the future we will be friends and work with Tommy Jeans.
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TAGIR GINDULLIN
TAGIR GINDULLIN
The main thing is to continue
I've been dancing for 16 years now and I never thought of quitting. In 2012, I broke my arm, and after the operation there was practically no rehabilitation period - two weeks later I was already in the gym. For some time he danced only on his feet, with his hand bandaged, and two months later he already participated in the championship. With apprehension, of course, but he participated. The main thing here is to continue.
Hobby can become a profession
I have been dancing since I was 10, but in my childhood I didn’t realize what I was doing and why, I didn’t set big goals.
Some results began to appear in the first years of training. At the age of 14, I went to live in Moscow, without parents, then the realization came that dancing could become my life's work. This transition of a hobby into a profession happened very smoothly and organically, but it could not be otherwise.
Music is paramount
When it comes to performing, music is very important. If the audience likes the composition, then my solo will definitely be remembered. It is also important for me how my body and soul respond to the track. At competitions, the DJ is responsible for the music, the dancers do not know what they will perform under. This is freestyle, improvisation, connection with the composition. If you fall into a musical "pit" during a battle - this is the most difficult moment, you need the right settings. In general, music is paramount. If the dance has a great soundtrack, then there are more chances to show your maximum.
Clothing as a guide
I wear what I feel comfortable and easy to move in.
I perform mainly in sports things. In breakdancing, style is very important. I always separate things: for everyday life, training, competitions, festivals. Each separate occasion requires a corresponding image.
Metamorphoses in a career
At the very beginning of the journey, it was not difficult at all: there were no obligations, deadlines, projects. I remember that in my childhood a bank was built next to my house and tiles were laid - I was happy just because I could spin on this tile. Now it is more difficult - more responsibility. You begin to treat your body differently, study yourself, fill bumps. For example, there is such an element of air twist (power rotational movement in breakdance), all my life I did it intuitively, and only after 10 years I realized that there is a technique that you just need to master.
The excitement hasn't gone away
I've competed in championships in over 30 countries, performed on big stages, starred in TV projects, but the excitement hasn't gone away.
At small events, it is a little less, but at the World Cup, where legends look at you, this feeling pervades the body. I use it to my advantage - as soon as I take a step, I release adrenaline and accelerate.
Everyone is unique
We are all special, no two people are the same. Uniqueness is not something to strive for, it is already in everyone. You need to be able to feel yourself and your needs, to do what you really like. Working on oneself and realizing one's potential is what makes a person himself.
Eva Uvarova
Eva Uvarova
restrictions and freedom
since childhood I have been engaged in gymnastics (while the video with my VOG was scattered on the Internet) and today I understand - both sports and dancing require a full return. In addition, they become part of your life, which brings you a storm of emotions. The main difference is that in sports you are limited, you adhere to discipline, and in dancing you are free, open to new things.
It is easier to find yourself in dancing.
Dancing is an opportunity
A professional dance career has opened up many opportunities. Thanks to dancing, I met interesting people - sport would hardly have given me such a chance. The people who appeared in my life incredibly support and inspire me, it helps to develop. I was able to visit different countries, see what other dancers are capable of. I also starred in music videos, collaborated with major brands, for example, in October I participated in the Tommy Jeans x PRODANCE project for the first time. Then I was able to show my dance to a large audience and proved to myself that I can achieve a lot. I have long liked the Tommy Jeans brand, and the opportunity to work together made me very happy.
Style is a mix
Honestly, I can't describe my dancing style in one word. I tried many directions, most of all contemporary or modern dance resonates with me. The plasticity and technique of this style are very close to me, I like the sensations during movements.
To summarize, my dance style is a mix of different directions, improvisation, taking into account different dance experiences.
Motivation and willpower
Willpower helps to achieve goals. I make decisions and start working and giving my best. If you really do what you love, then no additional motivation is needed. What you love doesn't require much effort.
Clothes are a reflection of yourself
Clothes help complete the dance. If I go to hip-hop, then I choose voluminous things. I associate this style with freedom, so clothes should not hinder movement. If I go vogue, I choose tight-fitting clothes that emphasize the curves of the body and help me feel more confident.
Music guides
Place of music in dance
Usually dancers choose music first. With the help of the body, we try to convey the lyrics of the song, the mood. I first look for a track, and then I select a choreography that describes the melody, words and feelings.
onward
Comparison is a fine line
By comparing, we evaluate ourselves, and this affects our confidence, general condition and desire to move on. Comparison sometimes helps you identify your strengths and weaknesses, but most people tend to look for flaws in themselves, so more often it is quite destructive and interferes with the implementation of plans. There is a fine line here: if a person is able to objectively evaluate his own and other people's abilities, then the comparison is acceptable, but if not, it is better not to even start.
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