Phaedra's Finishing School Table of Contents

Chapter 1

Introduction
About this Book
Instructional DVDs
How to View the Video Clips
Requirements
Optional Requirements

Chapter 2

Stage Presence
Posture

• Leg Position

Body Position Awareness
Using Your Arms Effectively
Using Your Feet
Veil Work

• Breathing Into Veil Work

Finding the Inner Energy
Looking Where you are Going
Delivering a Sincere Story

Chapter 3

Movement Polishing
Finishing Movements
Making Transitions or When 8 is not 8

• When Eight is Six
• Using the And
• When Two Moves Don't Play Nicely
• Preparation Steps
• Musical Transitions
• Spiffing Up Transitions

Arm Transitions
Breath in Movement

• Breathing Transitions

Maintaining Control

• Bad Posture
• Large Steps
• Unfocused Eyeballs
• Lack of Purposeful Movement

Chapter 4

Wowing the Audience
Dynamics

• Speed
• Size
• Height
• Sharpness
• Taking Space
• Body Angle
• Surprise

Phrasing

• Alternating One Step on Each Side
• Alternating a Group of Steps on Each Side
• Alternating Two Movements
• Repeating a Group of Movements

Making an Entrance, perky or dramatic
Ending the set and leaving the stage
Showmanship

Chapter 5

Using Space
Making Movement Purposeful
Floor Patterns

• Circles
• Figure Eights
• Spirals
• Spokes
• Side to side Back to front
• Combining Patterns

Effectively Dancing Around Tables

Chapter 6

Connecting to the Music
Listening to the Music
What Steps Go With This Music?
Making Choreography Organic
Improvisation
Answers to the Listening Exercises

Chapter 7

Presentation
Costuming and Grooming

• Finish Your Costume
• Make Your Costume Fit
• Practice in Your Costume
• Wear Appropriate Makeup
• Groom Yourself

The Business of Business

• Compensation

Working With Bands
Working With CDs
In Conclusion