Becoming Your Character

A huge part of dance, especially when performing in ballets is being able to portray your character. Dancers are tasked with being able to project a certain character without talking. Not only must they add a certain flair to the character , but use facial expressions as well. This skill to act and successfully dance a character can make or break a lot of dancers. You can't just act the character, in dance you must be the character. Below are videos on how dancers are able to portray their characters and what methods they use. Enjoy :)

The Red Queen- Royal Opera House

Odette- The Australian Ballet