Yesterday I had a great class about group choreographies and how to really make most of being a performer to someone else's choreography. I find that being able to perform to someone's vision will not only improve your skills as a dancer and performer on stage, but it will also help you to expand your movement vocabulary and take you to the next level as a professional performer. Here's the short summary of the meeting points: Group Choreography Essentials: Focus on syncing moves and practicing in chunks for better retention and muscle memory. Stretching for Performance: Regular stretching routines improve flexibility and movement fluidity; consult a physiotherapist if necessary. Importance of Transitions: Smooth transitions enhance confidence and align with the choreographer’s vision to prevent rushing. Emotional Expression: Syncing facial expressions with body movements enhances authenticity and emotional connection on stage. Audience Engagement: Use repetition strategically to build anticipation; balance audience expectations with moments of surprise. Collaborative Learning: Small group discussions reinforced key points like starting poses and song familiarity for shared understanding. Access to the full classes are over Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/bhiveonline/membership

On Sunday 22.02 at 5pm CET you're all invited to a my online masterclass on writing a killer Performer Bio and the basics of cutting music - so that you don't depend on someone else's help to make changes to your music so it fits your act. Inside my inner circle I call these "HHH - Hive Hustle Hour", when we get to sit together and hustle through something we all want to work on. I'm very excited to share this with the world for the first time! The class will be recorded and posted here and on my other channels like YT and Patreon, but if you come live we will share a virtual drink together and you can ask your questions. Here's the link to join! https://meet.google.com/yex-ucvt-xeq See you there!

To start off our year I'll offer an open class online on February 22nd - Audacity basics and hints for those a bit more advanced. Your music is part of your signature. In this 1.5-hour deep dive, you’ll learn how to confidently edit your own performance music using Audacity — from clean, simple cuts to more creative, personal edits that make your act stand out. We’ll start with the absolute basics, so you don’t need to be tech-savvy, and then move into more advanced examples you can apply immediately to your own acts. What we’ll cover: - How to navigate Audacity with confidence - Clean cutting, trimming & arranging music tracks - Creating smooth transitions (no awkward jumps) - Understanding basic music counting (phrases, beats & structure) - How to build musical tension and release - Examples of creative edits that make music feel custom-made for your act - Common mistakes performers make when editing their music — and how to avoid them This class is perfect if you: - Want full creative control over your music - Are tired of depending on others for edits - Want your act to feel intentional, professional, and unique 🎧 Bring: your laptop + Audacity installed💡 Level: beginner-friendly with advanced insights⏱ Duration: 1.5 hours By the end of this session, you’ll not only know how to edit your music — you’ll understand why certain edits work and how to use music as a storytelling tool on stage. Link in our calendar!