How to Have a Good Stage Presence

Thứ bảy - 27/04/2024 01:12
Having a good stage presence is crucial to creating an engaging and lasting performance. While talent and practice are of course essential to any creative performance, nervous body language or unbelievable vocal patterns can kill the...
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Having a good stage presence is crucial to creating an engaging and lasting performance. While talent and practice are of course essential to any creative performance, nervous body language or unbelievable vocal patterns can kill the energy on stage. Whatever the performance medium, from music to acting to dancing, good stage presence gives the crowd the impression that you are in control and having fun. Most importantly, developing confidence in both your art and your ability to be a good performer will keep the crowd excited and energized throughout the show, and leave them wanting more.

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Preparing For The Big Stage

  1. Step 2 Find your inner rock star.
    No matter what kind of performance you’re involved in, from theater to music to dance, the most important trait to have on stage is confidence.[2] Even if you’re a bit more reserved in real life, on stage, let yourself become passionate and energetic. [3]
    • For softer music such as indie or folk, it’s still important to show the audience that you’re engaged and having a good time. Don’t just stand still and play even if it’s a slow, quiet song. Move to the music, interact with your band mates, and convey emotion through your face.
    • For louder music, it’s important to really let loose. For music such as punk and heavy metal, don’t be afraid to scream in both high and low registers, and jump around. For hip hop or rap, make sure to use clear, audible enunciation, and vary the cadence of your voice. If you speak or sing in monotone, the crowd will think you’re not confident in your music.
    • Remember that the crowd will only be as enthusiastic as you are. If your facial expression, body language, voice, and musicality show that you’re 100% into the music, the crowd will be, too.
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Looking The Part

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Engaging Your Audience

  1. Step 2 Include the crowd.
    Make the crowd feel like they’re part of the show. People don’t come to music shows just to listen. They want to move, dance, and sing along. Create an energetic environment that allows the crowd to let loose and have fun. The best way to do this is – have fun yourself!
    • For actors, make eye contact with the crowd. Eye contact is the closest you can get to making physical contact with your audience. Don’t choose one or two audience members to look at. This might make them feel nervous or singled out. Instead, practice scanning the crowd in a way that appears natural to engage each audience member. Remember to show as much emotion as you can through the eyes to make the performance convincing. [10]
    • To start the show off on the right foot, applaud your audience as you first walk onto the stage. Though it may sound strange to clap towards the audience, they’ll start clapping back and the room will be immediately buzzing with energy. [11]
    • Try holding the mic out and asking the crowd to sing along.
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Warnings

  • Don't throw anything into the crowd that might hurt them.
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  • Make sure you can still sing/play while jumping around. Sometimes this can cause the opposite of the desired effect--people may think you have a horrible stage presence.
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