When practicing
to perform a routine, what is the most important aspect that a twirler should
focus on? Without a doubt the entire presentation of the performance.
Instead of approaching the solo or strut or any other category of competition
as if it’s a way to show off your big tricks, look at it from the perspective
of putting on a show. The judges and audience want to be entertained. Twirlers
with much less talent and ability then their competitors can win just because
they have this approach. Everything must be taken into consideration such
as your costume, your makeup, how you perform your tricks and how the routine
flows. Many times twirlers will focus on achieving hard tricks and forget
about the overall performance. If your level of difficulty is harder then
the next competitor but you have more breaks, don’t smile as much, and
seem to struggle through your routine, that will hurt your score. I will score
the twirler higher who had less ability but a smoother, more entertaining
and better overall performance. So when you are practicing, try to think like
an audience member or a judge. This transition in your thinking can make the
difference between not placing and taking the trophy.
