Creating exciting and memorable performances for your students

Creating an exciting and memorable performance can be a daunting task for any performer, but with a few simple principles, you can take your shows to the next level. Creativity, connection, and communication can elevate your performance and bring your audience to their feet.

Creativity is essential when trying to make any performance entertaining. It’s easy to fall into a rut of performing the same material over and over, but creative touches will freshen up your material and keep your audience engaged. Look for ways to change up songs or routines and add different elements that you haven’t tried before. Improvising is a great way to challenge yourself and create fresh, unique moments that the audience will remember. 

Connection with the audience is key to creating an experience that stands out from the rest. Taking time to interact with the audience and make eye contact will instantly draw them in and give your performance a personal touch. You can also try to create a collective experience by getting the audience to join in on singing, clapping, or dancing along with you. 

Finally, effective communication is necessary to make sure your message comes across clearly. Make sure you’re speaking at a volume that can be heard by everyone in the room, and practice different tactics such as changing your voice tone for emphasis or pausing for effect. If you have props or visuals to accompany your performance, make sure they are well communicated throughout to keep everyone on the same page. 

Whether you’re performing solo or with a group, following these three principles of creativity, connection, and communication can take your show to new levels of excitement and memorability. With a little bit of extra effort, you’ll make sure your performance will be one that you and your audience won’t soon forget!