Movements in a Song
It is really hard to find the balance of how much you should/shouldn’t move when singing a song. It is easy to end up looking unnatural, stiff, or like one of those contestants who do too much dancing when they sing for American Idol.
As I work on a particular song, “I’m a Star,” that is exactly what I find myself toying with - what is too much and what is too little. Finding the organic movements that will let me fully be at the emotional height I feel when I sing the song. I heard that since I have a dance background, it is not unusual for me to have this struggle.
So, how do I find the perfect amount of movement? I work with an acting coach. Plain and simple. When I work with him, I find myself exploring things I never thought to explore. I feel myself hitting places that I didn’t realize I was holding back until the coach says something and it is brought out of me. Some movements that seem so awkward and unnatural can sometimes be the best choices.
If you think about it, as humans, we are hardly graceful all the time. We are human and can look awkward, but it is the feeling that comes from within that makes us move certain ways. The feeling that erupts from inside and gets us to move naturally at a high point - that is something work connecting to - especially when doing a musical theatre song.
Any thoughts? Do you have a different opinion?
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