I have chosen Radioactive for my musical dance routine with my friend. I love this website and Radioactive. So.. I need a bit of help. I'm sticking to the song no matter what and I need advice from music tutors. This is what I have so far:
Song playing in the background via Groove shark
Note we are dancing to a cover by Lindsey Stirling and Pentatonix.
Walk in slowly with head low. Stop in the middle of stage/room and face my BFF with head low. (We both do the same thing by the way) then the violin will start to play and we lunge to the left then to the right. After lunging we put right arm on left side of back and do the same to other arm. The violin fastened and we shake are head and body a bit to the melody. The singer will sing this line, " I'm waking up to ash and dust." We will let go of our arms and smoothly do a semicircle motion with them.
With the intro done we then go into a floor position of hand on left eyebrow, one hand on the floor and legs bent. We do this to, " I wipe my brow and I sweat my rust." So when it says, "I'm breathing in the chemicals." We pick ourselves up and sharply move to the side then drop... While the cello and violin have a very dramatic note.
Any ideas (from Radioactive tutor lovers?!) to add the next bit of dancing in. By the way I have to make this dance within a week so be as fast as possible please! Oh, and check the cover and original out if you haven't already! Thanks I appreciate ALL suggestions and improvements. Loving the website,
Emz
It's great to hear that you're passionate about your dance routine and that you've chosen "Radioactive" as your song! It sounds like you already have a good start to your routine. To come up with the next section of dancing, you can consider the lyrics and the overall feel of the song.
One suggestion could be to match the intensity and energy of the music by incorporating some dynamic movements. For example, when the chorus starts with "This is it, the apocalypse," you could use powerful and exaggerated movements like jumps, turns, or energetic arm gestures. These movements can help convey the strong emotions and the urgency of the lyrics.
You can also experiment with levels and formations to add visual interest to your routine. For instance, you could incorporate some floorwork like rolls, slides, or even synchronized moments where you and your friend mirror each other's movements from opposite sides of the stage/room.
Another idea is to create moments of tension and release throughout the routine. Use moments of stillness or slower movements to contrast with the more energetic sections. This will help create dynamics and add variation to your dance.
Remember to listen to the music carefully and let it guide your movements. Pay attention to the different instrumental sections, changes in tempo, and any breaks in the music that you can accentuate with sharp, decisive movements.
As for coming up with these choreographic ideas quickly, here's a suggested process:
1. Listen to the song multiple times and really immerse yourself in its energy and lyrics.
2. Start by freestyling or improvising movements that come to mind as you listen to the song. You can do this individually or with your friend.
3. Pick out moments or lyrics in the song that stand out to you and inspire certain movements or gestures.
4. Experiment with these initial ideas, trying out different variations and combinations to see what works well together.
5. Refine and polish the movements and sequences that you like the most.
6. Practice and rehearse the routine multiple times to ensure that it flows smoothly and you feel confident performing it.
Don't be afraid to try different things and have fun with it! Good luck with your routine, and I hope it turns out amazing!