EPISODE · May 2, 2025 · 14 MIN
#56: How to Understand Your Child’s Dance Critiques – Part 2: Technique Talk Decoded
from Dance Colleges & Careers with Brittany Noltimier
You’re back for Part 2—and this time, we’re talking pure technique. In this episode, I’ll help you break down the technical phrases your dancer may hear in critiques and what they actually mean. We’ll cover everything from “sickled feet” and “biscuits” to “knees over toes” and “use more of your torso.”If you’ve ever wondered why the judges are talking about things like “arm placement” or what counts as a full stretch, this episode is for you. We’re taking confusing feedback and turning it into clarity—for you and your dancer.🎁 Grab your free resource: Decode the Notes – Technique Breakdown for Dance Parents www.brittanynoltimier.com/56Support the showGot a question or story you'd like to share? Message me HERE, and your submission might even be featured in an upcoming episode!
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You’re back for Part 2—and this time, we’re talking pure technique. In this episode, I’ll help you break down the technical phrases your dancer may hear in critiques and what they actually mean. We’ll cover everything from “sickled feet” and “biscuits” to “knees over toes” and “use more of your torso.” If you’ve ever wondered why the judges are talking about things like “arm placement” or what counts as a full stretch, this episode is for you. We’re taking confusing feedback and turning it in...
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