Coach/Judge - but not USAG, I work under FIG artistry but I don't believe artistry/choreography accounts for many potential deductions in USAG so perhaps the issue is elsewhere.
Personally I wouldn't use this music for a routine designed for multiple kids/young kids/kids who are not dramatic performers. From a quick Youtube search of competitive dance it is mostly teen + using this music - I would assume Xcel silvers are likely on the younger side.
Nothing highlights how boring a performance is to watch when there is dramatic music and the personality/performance style just doesn't match and the performer doesn't get into it - no matter how innovative the choreography is.
I think sometimes we try and make a routine look really impressive but when it is being done by a range of performers it just doesn't look good on most. So unless they are 100% into the fight scene it probably just looks corny/off.
You need to pick smart movements that make everyone look good. Some of the best mass use routines I have seen are actually fairly simple but made to look complex and everyone is able to perform it
Coach/Judge - but not USAG, I work under FIG artistry but I don't believe artistry/choreography accounts for many potential deductions in USAG so perhaps the issue is elsewhere.
Personally I wouldn't use this music for a routine designed for multiple kids/young kids/kids who are not dramatic performers. From a quick Youtube search of competitive dance it is mostly teen + using this music - I would assume Xcel silvers are likely on the younger side.
Nothing highlights how boring a performance is to watch when there is dramatic music and the personality/performance style just doesn't match and the performer doesn't get into it - no matter how innovative the choreography is.
I think sometimes we try and make a routine look really impressive but when it is being done by a range of performers it just doesn't look good on most. So unless they are 100% into the fight scene it probably just looks corny/off.
You need to pick smart movements that make everyone look good. Some of the best mass use routines I have seen are actually fairly simple but made to look complex and everyone is able to perform it well.
Coach/Judge - but not USAG, I work under FIG artistry but I don't believe artistry/choreography accounts for many potential deductions in USAG so perhaps the issue is elsewhere.
Personally I wouldn't use this music for a routine designed for multiple kids/young kids/kids who are not dramatic performers. From a quick Youtube search of competitive dance it is mostly teen + using this music - I would assume Xcel silvers are likely on the younger side.
Nothing highlights how boring a performance is to watch when there is dramatic music and the personality/performance style just doesn't match and the performer doesn't get into it - no matter how innovative the choreography is.
I think sometimes we try and make a routine look really impressive but when it is being done by a range of performers it just doesn't look good on most. So unless they are 100% into the fight scene it probably just looks corny/off.
You need to pick smart movements that make everyone look good. Some of the best mass use routines I have seen are actually fairly simple but made to look complex and everyone is able to perform it well.
Most of my kids are older and have competed a few years before. I did have a few that hit the moves sharp and clean , that scored pretty well. I had a hard time picking music for multiple reasons and I can see why it might not have been the best choice. But they LOVED it so l figured having the aspect of them like it, the music should help with enjoying doing the routine. I generally do choreograph with moves that follow a story & with the scene from the movie being kind of a “i can be brave and tough,” i think maybe we took that and ran a little too fast with it. It is too late to change music for them but I did rechoregraph it with moves that are more simple and can be hit at a sharper consistency. I appreciate the feedback!
