INPUT ARTICLE: Article: After a breakup, it’s normal to want to curl up and cry. While it’s totally okay to do that, you should also go out and have a great time. Invite your friends to do a fun activity and live it up. Then, post photos of yourself having fun so everyone knows you’re living your best life. For example, go rollerskating, go bowling, play mini-golf, audition for community theater, host a game night, get drinks, or sing karaoke. While you might not be ready for a new relationship, there’s no harm in flirting. Plus, people tend to want what they can’t have, so seeing you with another guy may make your ex jealous. Casually compliment other guys and lightly touch them on the arm or shoulder. When your ex is looking, lean in close to the other guy so the situation looks more intimate. You might say things like, “You’re so funny!” or “This shirt really shows off your pecs.” Dealing with a breakup can make you feel really down, so it might be hard to think positively right now. To help you focus on the bright side, make a list of everything you’re grateful for in your life right now. Then, share your gratitude with others by telling your friends and posting about it online. You might post online, “I’m so happy that I’m getting the chance to post my artwork at Good Beans Coffeehouse!” or “Feeling so grateful for my bestie, my pup, and a job I adore.” Put on your favorite outfit, style your hair, and put on makeup if you wear it. Consider pampering yourself with a manicure or new haircut. Then, snap some photos of yourself looking fabulous and post them online for everyone to see. Additionally, you might ask your friends to go with you as you pass by somewhere you know your ex will be. Don’t worry about changing yourself or trying to improve your looks. You’re already amazing! While you’re going through a breakup, it can be hard to spend time alone when you’re used to being a couple. Seize this free time and use it to do something you’ve always wanted to try! Make a list of activities, hobbies, or interests you could try out. Then, start checking off items. For example, try a new restaurant, start painting, learn to play the guitar, or join a recreational sports team. Since this guy hurt you, you probably want to tell everyone what a jerk he is. However, this just shows him that you still care. Instead, don’t mention his name at all. That way everyone will think you’re over him. If you still need to vent about what happened, talk to a trusted friend or relative. However, don’t tell everyone you know how you feel.

SUMMARY: Go out with your friends and have some fun. Flirt with other guys whenever he’s around. Celebrate all the things that are going well in your life. Spend some time on your appearance so you feel your best. Try something new so you’re growing as a person. Avoid talking about him so he’ll think you’re over him.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Your dance solo should be geared towards your audience. For example, if you're auditioning for a highly technical dance company, the goal of your dance solo may be to present your advanced technical ability. On the other hand, a dance solo for a community event may be geared solely towards entertaining others. The music and movement needs to reflect the aim of your solo.  For example, if you choreograph a fun and easy solo, it might not be the best choice to perform for an audition that requires displaying your technical ability. If you choreograph and highly technical and difficult solo, it might not be appreciated as much by an audience that is just looking to be entertained and doesn’t have knowledge about the technicalities of dance. For example, choose a ballet, jazz, modern, or tap routine. Some choreographic pieces are intended to dazzle through high-energy movements. Others dancers are meant to move others through awe-inspiring gracefulness. With the goal of your solo in mind, consider the type of dance and movement that would be  beftyou’re your dance ability and audience.  If you’ve never had ballet training, but want a slower, awe-inspiring routine, you may want to try modern or contemporary dance. If you want a fun, high-energy solo, go for tap, jazz, or hip hop. When auditioning for a traditional ballet company, select classical music or a piece that you would commonly dance to in your ballet classes. If you will perform the dance solo at a social or community event, choose music that will appeal to audience members. Try to pick a song that you would enjoy listening and dancing to. Some contemporary dances are performed to recitation of words, or in the case of a step dance, you would create your own music through clapping and stomping. Choreographing and then practicing a dance solo will take time and effort. Set aside an amount of time to work on your routine. You can practice for an hour five days or just a few days a week. Begin working on your routine early enough so that you will feel comfortable with your solo by performance time. Beginning your solo a couple of months ahead of performance time is ideal. The best place to practice is at a dance studio. If you are a member of a dance studio, ask if you can use the space for practice time. Some studios will allow you to rent the space for practice even if you aren’t a member. Practicing in a place with clean, hard floors is okay if you don’t have a studio available to you.  You should only practice on vinyl or hardwood floors if you are dancing in pointe shoes. If you’re not dancing in a studio space, make sure the floor will not damage your dancing shoes.

SUMMARY:
Adjust the solo to your intended audience. Choose your form of dance. Select appropriate music. Plan practice time. Designate a place to practice.