Choreography Expression Drills (Floor Exercise)
Choreography Expression Drills is a beginner-level floor exercise drill that works on artistry, expression and performance quality. Practice expressive movement and performance quality to improve artistry scores in floor routines.
Quick facts
- Event
- Floor Exercise
- Difficulty
- beginner
- Equipment
- music player, floor space
- Time per round
- about 4 minutes
- Muscles
- Core, Shoulders, Hip Flexors, Calves
How to do Choreography Expression Drills
Mirror Work
Stand in front of a mirror and practice facial expressions and arm movements. Focus on making every gesture deliberate.
Cues: Facial expression · Deliberate arms · Eye contact
Movement with Music
Perform choreography sections with your competition music. Focus on matching movement quality to the music's emotion.
Cues: Match the music · Extend through fingertips · Perform to audience
Full Performance Run
Do a complete run-through performing to an imaginary audience or coach. Exaggerate every expressive element.
Cues: Exaggerate expression · Full energy · No hesitation
Fixes these deductions
- Artistry
- Expression
- Performance quality
Video
Watch a demonstration “W.A.G. Gymnasts - How to Improve Your Artistry” by Flair Gymnastics & Dance, on YouTube (opens in a new tab)
Common questions
- What does Choreography Expression Drills help with?
- Choreography Expression Drills targets artistry, expression and performance quality. Practice expressive movement and performance quality to improve artistry scores in floor routines.
- Can you do Choreography Expression Drills at home?
- Yes. The equipment it lists (music player and floor space) is easy to set up at home.
- What level is Choreography Expression Drills for?
- Stickd rates Choreography Expression Drills as a beginner drill.