Intermediate
Proprioception
Intermediate Level
Going deeper — techniques and nuances for experienced dancers
Your body's ability to know where it is in space without looking — the sixth sense that makes dancers move like water instead of robots.
Intermediate focus
Practice movements with eyes closed. This forces your brain to rely entirely on proprioceptive input. A body wave with closed eyes will feel different — and when you open your eyes, it will look better.
Tips
- •Dance one song per night with your eyes closed. In 30 days, your body awareness will be transformed.
Common mistakes
- •Relying on mirrors instead of internal feeling
- •Only training moves visually
- •Ignoring body awareness in favor of learning more figures
Practice drill
Stand on one foot, eyes closed, for 60 seconds each side. When easy, add arm movements. When that's easy, add music and body movement.