How can I make myself look confident?

[CurlyClodagh]

I find I seem to look quite nervous when I'm dancing. How can I make myself look more confident so that I'll place higher?:confused:

[treblemaker62]

Looking confident only goes so far, you have to feel confident too! Try not to get so nervous, just focus on yourself and how well you are going to dance. Shoulders back, chin up, and smile. :)

[that dancing chic]

SMILE!!! :D :D :D

I always smile! And the Judges smile back!!!
They all love to see you smile!!!!!
I also prefer watching smiley people! :)

[Heidegger]

Smile and DON'T LOOK DOWN!

[kicks_n_clicks]

Command the stage when you dance. Take a deep breath before dancing. Smile, smile, smile!

[Claire Phelan]

Shoulders back, head up, pick a spot just behind the judges look at that spot and dance. Pretend you are in your own front room at home (that's where I practice) and dance like you dance there. Know that your family are in the audience to support you and you will be great!

[CurlyClodagh]

Thanks everyone! This should help!

[Winddancer]

Some ways to look confident:

1. SMILE!!!:D
2. Don't look around at the people around you or at the audience and judges!:rolleyes:
3. Don't worry so much about the results, make sure you are having fun!:p

WINDDANCER

[Dancer Lass]

Smile, head up, shoulders back, and make ur dancing really sharp and presice

[irish dancing lissy star]

If you feel really nervous, first smile at your ajudicator(s) because it catches their attention (they like to see a happy face) then (still smiling) focus on something on the back wall directly in front of you, or in the background whilst you count in your steps. Then when you start, just enjoy it dance sharp and precise, don't look at your feet, dance with a big smile and just love what you're doing because that is true confidence on stage. :D

Hope this helps!
Aisling xx

[treblemaker82]

u dont have to smile (i dont, and i place a bunch!) but look for friends/ffamily in the audience, and then smiles naturally come. Yesterday at the Halloween feis i had to do my TS (St. Patrick's Day) last and I was alone, and I just let my evil smile sneak onto my face and it turned into a really excited smile when i nailed everything. i got 6th!

[fantastic-dancer]

Shoulders back, head up, pick a spot just behind the judges look at that spot and dance. Pretend you are in your own front room at home (that's where I practice) and dance like you dance there. Know that your family are in the audience to support you and you will be great!



That is what my Mum says to do I pick a spot on the back wall and hold my shoulders back, chin up and smile because my Mum says that the judges like to see a happy child and it shows that you have confidence. My Mum also says to take the stage as if they all came to see me and only me and there is no one else there and I have to preform to my best.:D

[reelprincess]

Smile and stand up straight!!! This helps me look confident and feel confident.

[AmghiniStar]

Have Fun!!!! You won't move up in a dance until you say this stage is mine, and I am going to have fun. Iwent from placing 9th in my reel to getting first in two compettions. so being a nervous dancer myself i know this works!

[CurlyClodagh]

Thanks soooooo much to everyone who posted on this topic! I have a feis in a weeks time and I'm gonna use all of your advice!!! :) :) :D :D

[dance2soccer]

SMILE and look HAPPY!

[FeisQueen]

smile but don't hold it there forever cuz it'll start to look like a grimace. even a serious face helps. always act like your walking on stage at the world championships and u know you're going to get first.

[heytherhunny]

What I do is I walk onto the stage smiling making sure I don't swing my arms or uncross my feet just so I get mentally ready to dance. Smile big, shoulders back, arched back and unbent knees. =) Then while your waiting in the line up "watch" every other girl dance. Just look above their waist, if you watch their feet you might psych yourself out and think "OMG THEIR STEPS ARE BETTER" "AHHHH SHES SO MUCH BETTER THAN ME" or something like that. Just make it look like you watch them and keep smiling, it'll show how confident you are in your dance. Dance and even if you dont smile throughout your dance smile when you are done to the judge :D keep smiling while the others finish and go find your results!!!!

Another piece of advice, if you get nervous watching the other girls, make sure you are first in line and you wont be as freaked out during! :D :D :D

[madirishdance252]

Do you enjoy dancing? If you do, then you should let the judges know that. Let them know that you just want to dance and have fun doing it. Let the judges know who you are! Look them in the eye and let them know (of course don't say it, show it with your dancing) that you are here to win! Good luck!

[madirishdance252]

do you like to dance? do you enjoy it? if so, then let the judges know! look them straight in the eye and let them know (not with words, but with your dancing and confidence) that you own the stage. Show the judges that you are here to win and will put everything you have into doing so. Good luck!