#80: Fix Your Focus Face: The Expression Secret That Makes You Stand Out
About this episode
Brittany Noltimier discusses the importance of facial expressions in dance and how to improve them for better communication in auditions and performances.
In this episode of Dance Colleges and Careers, Brittany breaks down one of the most common — and unnoticed — habits holding dancers back: the “focus face.” You know the one — the “uhhh” face, the blank stare, the tight jaw. She shares why this expression (or lack thereof) sends the wrong message to your teachers, judges, and even future employers, and how to replace it with energy, intention, and purpose. From classroom body language to audition etiquette, Brittany shows how your face can ope...
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