looking at the floor

[sammy x]

i need help.
when i concentrate when im doing a dance i tend to look at the floor and not know im doing it , does anyone know what i can do to stop this from happening ??
x

[Lucy]

the only way i can think to help you is that when you are practicing your dance in class ask a friend or your teacher to shout your name everytime you look at the floor, this will get your attention and after a while you should become used to looking up instead of looking at the floor

[tapper89]

I like Lucys idea, it worked for me!
Also I find that if I pick a certain bit on the wall to look at that helps, boviously you need a few different spots for when you turn etc. but I find this does help :)
xx

[samantha]

I use to have that problem when I was younger. And as Lucy and Tapper89 say pick a spot to focus on does help and getting someone to call your name everytime you look down can help too. Those both worked for me.
Remember the audience need to see your face to show your enjoying the dance, this use to make me remember to look up.
A tip for festivals is look up and past the audience. To the people who might be filming for example. It made it easier for me.

I hope this helps.

[anne_lee]

the only way i can think to help you is that when you are practicing your dance in class ask a friend or your teacher to shout your name everytime you look at the floor, this will get your attention and after a while you should become used to looking up instead of looking at the floor :)

This is a nice idea.
but then if you are already in a stage and no one will take a shout on you
then better be alert and shout your mind not to bow down

Break the habit till its no longer your habit

Happy Dancing!