Music Selection Ideas
Nationals have wrapped up, summer dance camps have begun, and we are now in the full hunt for just that right pieces of magical music for next season's routines. A cappella (which means without instruments) songs can be a fantastic choice for tap, if your student is a
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As we gear up for the 2011-2012 dance season, Squirrel Trench Audio has been super busy getting music ready for a new slate of superlative dance routines. Some dance studios have started their junior, teen, and senior summer camps, and their group numbers have their soundtracks finished. Many of these
Audio Editing Tips
Earlier today, a new reader of this site posed an excellent question in a comment on my post about the Top 5 Song Editing Mistakes I hear in dance competitions and recitals. So I thought I'd share the question along with my response: You Should Be Dancing Answer:
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Congratulations to Jacob Lill for winning Junior Mister Superstar at Star Systems' National dance competition 2011 at Myrtle Beach. Jacob was smooth on stage for his brief interview, citing his mother as the coolest person he's met in real life, and finding nothing bad he could say
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Squirrel Trench Audio is on location this week, at Star Systems' National Dance Competition at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. I'm looking forward to hearing a number of Squirrel Trench edited songs on a fantastic sound system, including Pixie Hollow, and seeing this routine and others performed by
Music Selection Ideas
As pointed out in this article on Suite 101, there are three keys to creating a winning dance routine for competitions. 1.) Start with fantastic and appropriate music. Dance is based on the foundation of music. If you don't build your routine and choreography on wonderful music, then
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Squirrel Trench Audio will be on location at Star Systems' Nationals competition in Myrtle Beach, SC next week. All of the music is prepped and ready to go, so the only thing left to do is wish the dancers the best in their performances! We are looking forward to
Music Selection Ideas
Below are 19 songs that could be great for your next lyrical routine. If you have other great song ideas, leave them in the comments below and I'll add 'em! If you want to use any of these songs and need them edited perfectly for competition, we&
Audio Editing Tips
Today, this site received several hits from people searching for "dance competition length songs." So perhaps a bit of explanation is needed if you are new to the world of dance competitions. Most dance competitions have a time limit for routines. For most studios and competitions, the maximum
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Here it is, the Fourth of July. While families kick back and grill up some hamburgers and hot dogs and enjoy fireworks, dance studio owners are trying to catch their breath now that recitals are over, and the only thing left in the current dance season is Nationals. Right after
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Are you looking for new, exciting, and fresh music for your next dance routine? Then you are ready for a custom Squirrel Trench remix. Your music should be as memorable and fresh for the judges as your choreography. Here are some samples: Pixie Hollow - Squirrel Trench Remix Drive -
Music Selection Ideas
Below are some more song ideas for your next masterpiece of tap choreography. These will work for competition or recital. If you have other great song ideas, leave them in the comments below and I'll add 'em! If you want to use any of these songs and