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When you create your own dance, you have numerous options. You can simply dance free form with no set agenda, moves, theme or choreography. The dance simply develops as it progresses. That can be satisfying to an audience especially if the dancing was impromptu. If you wish to create a more structured dance, there are a few things to consider. First, choose a basic dance type, such as a story dance, role dance, erotic dance or such. You may want to choose a certain theme for the dance. Then, decide on the basics of the dance, what is necessary for it to be the type of dance you wish. Most structured dances are broken down into a number of phases and you may wish to also do so. Remember that each phase often has different music and dance style. Decide how the dance will begin and how it will end. You also need to decide how the dance will progress from start to finish.

There is some controversy over whether a girl must compose her dance as she dances or whether she can "cut and paste." Online dancing is an exercise in creative writing. Being able to write impromptu dances is very difficult. Most girls can only do it well for dances they have practiced often and almost memorized. I feel that is an undue burden to force a girl to write and perform a dance off the top of her head. How many owners could write a good dance as they were performing it? Sure, it can be done but it would not be anywhere as compelling as a well written dance. Cut and pasting should be acceptable but such dances should also be viewed more critically. If you have the time to work out and write the dance beforehand, it should be very polished. It should be a final draft, not a rough draft.

A good dancer though does need to be capable of adjusting on the spot her "cut and paste" dance to her specific situation, location and audience. She may need to eliminate or add certains things to it. For instance, she may need to direct certain parts of the dance to certain people. She may be asked to perform in a way that differs from her prepared dance. Thus, even a cut and paste dance requires some extemporaneous thought. And if you can adapt it well, it will appear fresh and not canned. Even a cut and paste dance requires thought duting the dance for it to be fully effective.

Men should understand slave dance as well as women. You can simply sit back and enjoy the dances. But, if you have more knowledge on dance, you will be able to better critique a dancer. A knowledgeable master will also be better able to help his dancer improve her dances. In addition, it will also help during those dances that require the participation of a master such as the chain or whip dance. Such dances may require a master to practice with his girl to get it down correctly. A knowledgeable master is a more effective master, and not just in slave dance.

Ultimately, your success as a dancer will be judged by those who observe you. Most will not be overly critical of your efforts. Most will not be judging your adherence to the basic rules of each dance. Their judgements will be more visceral, more emotional. You may be more closely scrutinized during dance contests, depending on the quality of the judges. Certain masters may also be more critical of your efforts than others.

A dancer should always though seek constructive criticism of her dancing in an effort to improve. Seek the opinion of someone who is knowledgeable about slave dance and the books. Try to find someone who will not be biased in their opinions. Your own master may not always be the best one to critically critique your performance as he might tend to be a bit biased. Like anything else, practice will lead to improvement.
One more specific way to obtain some constructive criticism on your dancing, especially a new dance of your own creation, is to perform it for someone or a small group. Do not tell them anything about the dance, even its name. After the dance is over, ask the audience to tell you what the dance should be named, the type of dance it is, its theme, how many phases there were, etc. You could even create a checklist to give to your audience and have them mark their answers. That way, you will get a more objective idea of how others perceive your dance. They may see it totally different than you intended it to be. They may see it exactly as you planned. If their opinion varies from your ideas, ask them more specific questions about why they feel as they do. Find out what makes them think what they do. Such criticism will allow you to polish your dance and make it what you intend it to be.

"Any girl knows that an interesting body is a moving body." (Slave Girl of Gor, p.36)