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Rhythm and spatial awareness
Formal dance training has given me an acute understanding of movement, rhythm, and spatial boundaries. Backstage, a production is a choreography of its own: ballet and jazz help me read actors’ blocking paths and track choreography notes from the assistant director’s desk.
Tap has built a permanent internal metronome — an invaluable asset when calling lighting shifts or sound cues that must land precisely on the beat. Understanding the stage from a dancer’s perspective helps me coordinate quick changes and transitions safely, without disrupting the performers’ flow.
Hazel: Technical Theatre Portfolio