Useful Practice Tips

Place tuna cans under yardsticks to help with elevation in the sword dance.  

Strengthen floppy arms by practicing with light wrist weights or spend time holding a yardstick evenly above your head. Make sure your hands are spaced correctly to get the proper "feel". 

Vinyl dance spots can help dancers learn to land in the same place every time in the fling or travel the correct distance and direction in the sword dance.

Practice in front of a full length wardrobe mirror to see where your arms and feet are and to check your positions and turnout.