The Importance of Stage Presence and How To Have More of It | Ep 73

In this episode, we talk about stage presence, what it actually is, why it matters, and how to build more of it.I start with a moment I’ll never forget: watching a dancer perform like she did not want to be there. She did not know the skills of stage presence and it showed.There are times when endurance is the thing you need to train. And then there are times when presence is the missing piece.I introduce one of my favorite reframes: you as the performer are the host of the party. Think Gatsby-level hosting. The performers are the hosts, the audience are the guests, and the entire experience is a ping-pong exchange of energy. You give, they give back. And great performers know how to start that exchange.We talk about:Why stage presence isn’t fake or “acting”, it’s real emotion, on purposeHow to move from performing steps to performing feelingsThe power of eye contact and learning how to see your audienceLetting go of perfection when things feel unpredictable on stageWhy presence makes people feel something, and that’s what they rememberI also share a story about an incredible street performer Josh and I watched in Salem "The Real Snap Boogie", and how masterfully he read the crowd, pulled them in, and adjusted in real time. We talk about practical tools too:Mirror drillsActing and role embodimentThe “light beam” concept, how energy moves out and upWhy showcasing the best of you on stage actually improves your real lifeStage presence is about letting people experience the best of you.And yes, I give you a specific drill to practice so you can start building this immediately.Follow:Krissy: @krissyphillipinoKDFSTUDIO: @kdfstudio