Chapter Summaries

Divided into eight informative chapters and a bonus chapter, this course takes you on a step-by-step journey to creating captivating choreography and coordinating multiple pieces of equipment.

  • Chapter 1: Analyzing The Music

    Develop a keen ear for music by understanding its structure and identifying key elements. Learn to pin equipment to specific musical sections or parts and create a roadmap that serves as the foundation for your choreography.

  • Chapter 2: Developing Your Choreography

    Discover the process of writing your first 8 counts and how to add body movements and nuance to your choreography. Learn to continue your choreography by incorporating creative ideas and testing them for optimization and efficiency.

  • Chapter 3: Enhancing Your Choreography

    Elevate your choreography by striking a balance between interest and simplicity, ensuring musicality is well-aligned, and addressing any issues that might affect the overall impact of your student’s performance.

  • Chapter 4: Planning Your Coordination Moments

    Master the art of coordination by leaving space for other equipment, creating coordinated efforts in your choreography, drawing attention to key moments, and strategically planning tosses, tricks, and events for maximum effect.

  • Chapter 5: Perfecting Your Base Phrase

    Refine your base phrase by adding character-based choreography, fixing speed issues, and incorporating more "color" and depth to create a more engaging phrase.

  • Chapter 6: Checking In With Your Roadmap

    Revisit your roadmap to ensure you stay on track while balancing multiple visual elements. Learn to settle into your style and create a cohesive performance that reflects your artistic vision.

  • Chapter 7: Writing Your Second Piece of Equipment

    Expand your choreography by integrating a second piece of equipment. Learn to create a color and motion story, understand visual noise, coordinate efforts at a high level, and find clever moments of connection between equipment for a seamless performance.

  • Chapter 8: Checking Your Work

    Review your choreography to ensure it is cohesive, visually engaging, and aligned with your roadmap and artistic vision. Check back in with all of the concepts we touched on throughout the course.

  • Bonus Chapter: Tools To Continue Developing

    Further enhance your skills with downloadable worksheets, practical tools and tips, including building your arsenal of moves and phrases, setting skill goals, maintaining a consistent skill level, and learning to simplify overly difficult choreography.

Course Curriculum

    1. Welcome!

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    2. A quick message about this course

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    3. Song Used In This Course

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    1. 1.1 - Listening To The Music

    2. 1.2 - Pinning Equipment to Music

    3. 1.3 - Deciding the Pins

    4. 1.4 - Finding Music Cues and Changes

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    5. 1.5 - Creating Your Roadmap (Breaking Down Musical Structure)

    6. Quiz: Understanding Choreography and Music Coordination

    1. 2.1 - Writing Your First 8 Counts

    2. 2.2 - Adding Body & Nuance to the Choreography

    3. 2.3 - Continuing Your Choreography

    4. 2.4 - Testing Out Your Choreography

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    5. Quiz: The Writing Process

    1. 3.1 - Balancing Interest and Simplicity

    2. 3.2 - Cross-Checking Musicality

    3. 3.3 - Fixing Musicality Issues

    4. Quiz: Enhancing Your Choreography

    1. 4.1 - Leaving Space in One Equipment's Phrase for Another

    2. 4.2 - Creating Coordinated Spaces in Your Choreography

    3. 4.3 - Drawing Attention to Tosses, Tricks, or Events

    4. 4.4 - Neutral Moments in the Choreography

    5. 4.5 - Placing a Toss for Effect

    6. 4.6 - Writing a Secondary Focus Moment

    7. Quiz: Coordination, Timing, and Technique

    1. 5.1 - Adding Character-Based Choreography

    2. 5.2 - Fixing Speed Issues in Your Choreography

    3. 5.3 - Adding More "Color" to the Choreography

    4. 5.4 - Solidifying Your Base Phrase

    5. Quiz: Balancing Character, Musicality, and Performer Skills

About this course

  • $65.00
  • 64 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content

FAQ

  • How long is the course?

    The course consists of several modules and is designed to be completed over a period of several weeks. However, the exact duration of the course will depend on your own pace and schedule.

  • How is the course delivered?

    The course is delivered entirely online through a series of video lectures, downloadable resources, and interactive exercises. You can access the course at any time and complete it at your own pace.

  • What is the cost of the course?

    The cost of the course is $65, which includes access to all course materials and resources. We also offer various payment plan options for those who prefer to spread out the cost over several months.

  • Who is this course designed for?

    This course is designed for colorguard instructors who want to improve their choreography skills and create engaging routines for their students.

  • Do I need any prior experience in choreography to take this course?

    No, you don't need any prior experience in choreography to take this course. The course covers the basics of choreography and is suitable for both beginner and experienced instructors.

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