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...perform very well in terms of final team standings,” freshman crew Lauren Tiedemann said. “But we were able to take advantage of the opportunity to compete in a different type of boat than we normally do. The Tech dinghies made for really interesting and more relaxed sailing, at least for the crew...
...slightly-newer CDT was founded in 1995 to offer the opportunity for jazz and hip-hop dancers to demonstrate their skills not only in performances but also against other schools. According to CDT co-captain Ashley R. Prince ’11, competition pushes dancers and encourages progress the way performance might not. “In competitive dance, you have the opportunity to really assess your own skill set and techniques, whereas when you put on a show, it’s just fun to perform,” she says...
Teamwork—an element generally absent in most art forms—also becomes essential. CDT members must perform in sync—“like the Rockettes,” Szpak says—while HBDT dancers work with partners. These pairings are chosen based on physical compatibility (a taller male partner facilitates certain moves) and motivation. Dancers who push themselves differently or set imbalanced goals eventually clash and split up. “In ballroom you rely a ton on your partner, especially as a woman, since you follow: he decides what you do next...
...going to get a solid start out of her every time,” Roberts said. “It lets the defense and the offense have a no-pressure approach and have fun out there, and I think that’s reflected in the way the bats perform behind...
...study, students’ test scores increased when they were paid to perform specific actions, such as reading books or wearing their uniforms...