Vincent and Lisa help the Top 10 stay focused on tour
Updated Thu. Feb. 5 2009 9:44 AM ET
Lindsay Zier-Vogel, CTV.ca
In between trying to catch a glimpse of Ogopogo, Kelowna's legendary lake monster, lining up for the triple loop roller coaster at the West Edmonton Mall and ordering up Alberta beef in Calgary, the Top 10 need to stay focused and ready to perform for stadiums of their fans.
The Top 10 dancers from So You Think You Can Dance Canada's first season are performing in 16 cities across Canada, performing favourite dance pieces from the show with a few new routines.
Each of the dancers has their own tricks and techniques -- Calgarian Miles Faber, 21, likes to listen to music to get himself ready, where Natalli Reznik, 29, from Toronto uses meditation to centre herself before a performance.
But to keep the whole group focused and ready, they collectively appointed Vincent Noiseux, 22, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., and Lisa Auguste, 27, from Rexdale, Ont., as the dance captains of the tour.
Both Lisa and Vincent take their roles very seriously, recognizing the importance of making the show as strong as it can be on every single stop.
"You've got to make sure everyone's pulling their weight and keep the pieces tight and clean," Lisa explains, noting that she watches rehearsals and takes notes of things that need fixing up.
They make sure the dancers know their entrances and exits, ensure the unison sections are tight, and make sure spacing works in the group pieces. For the duets, they make sure any awkward bits are smoothed out.
"Lisa and Vince are the older brother and sister of the So You Think You Can Dance [Canada] family," Prince George, B.C.'s Izaak Smith, 19, jokes. "They're cracking the whip on everything. They're keeping the pressure on in a good way!"
Dance captain motivation
The role of the dance captain isn't just technical -- there's lots to do to make sure everyone is on the same page.
"We really make sure everyone is staying motivated," Vincent explains. "I think it's important they know we're there to help them if they ever have any questions.
"One of the things I'm going to try to keep doing throughout the tour is a one-hour warm up all together on stage," he says. Not only is it good for their bodies, but it also keeps everybody motivated and disciplined before the show. "It helps with team spirit," he says.
Advice from Blake and Tré
"The dancers should have fun, just not too much fun," Blake McGrath says, laughing. "They totally deserve it. It's the first tour for a lot of them, so they should just enjoy it and soak it all up!"
He does recommend they take care of their bodies, working on their technique and maybe even sneaking in some yoga when they can.
Tré Armstrong suggests they learn to balance work and fun. "Moderation is key," she says, adding that sleeping, eating and hydrating are critical.
On performance days, Tré suggests getting ready as early as possible in the morning. "You have a job to do, and your job is performing," she says. "If you plan on working out in the morning, keep in mind you have a job to do that night, so don't pull an hour long sprint!
"And most importantly, have fun on stage. That's what the crowd wants!"
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