Preparation for Performers Discussion Panel

“Learn how to be the best performer you can be!”

Saturday at 11am

in the Anibal Vazquez & Mambo Aces Pavilion at Hollywood Park!

Prepared by Jami Josephson

this workshop is about how to be the best performer you can be as well as how to practice, prepare and other helpful tips on performing... as we have so many people who perform these days at events I feel that this subject on how to be a good performer is one in great need... I have chosen a great panel with much experience in performing and feel that it would be great to share info on what it means to be a great performer and how to get there.... below is a list of who I have invited an what we will be discussing...

The Invited Panel of Guest Speakers

Laura Canellias-LA, Jhesus Aponte-NYC, Thomas Guerrero-NYC, Candy Mena-NYC, Billy Fajardo and Katie Marlow- FL, Edie and Al Esponosa –LA, Duplessey Walker NYC, Tito & Tamara-PR, Alyra Lennox- Italy

Discussion will be about how to be a great performer, how to prepare, the do’s and don’ts,

 as well as how to create good stage presence and much more!

If you perform, you don’t want to miss this workshop at the LA Salsa Congress!

OUTLINE OF QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED BY PANEL

-When and how should you prepare for a performance ... month before, week before, day before, and the day of...

- How to rehearse... the Do's and Don'ts

- What happens right before you step on stage....
- How we deal with being nervous
- How do you create good mental focus for your performance

- What’s "stage presents" and how do you achieve it
- How to create a good look and the importance of costumes and/or props, etc.

- How long should a performance be?

- How important is the Bow. And importance of Entrances and Exits

-.What makes a good song to perform to & How important is the music you choose

- How to deal with a partner or team members that....Don't show up on time, Doesn't get the material, Complains a lot, Has to large an ego, is not a team player!

 - What makes a AWESOME performance?

- Other helpful tips to performing..