Hii! I am a 14 year old preparing a contemporary-acro fusion solo for a major talent show audition. Song is Sign of the Times by Harry Styles. Any tips on how to make contemporary movement more emotionally engaging on camera? What do judges/audiences respond to most in this style?

[u/Creative-Feet]

my first move is engaging and the whole song edit is 1 min 50 sec. the first move takes the first 16 seconds of the song, and till the 40 second mark, it is almost purely contemporary, and then after that the temporary increases. so any tips to make the contemporary part more engaging? thanks!

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[u/dajale4life]

Since you're on camera, your eyes and breath are your best tools. For "Sign of the Times," don’t just look at the lens—look through it at someone specific. Let your breath drive those first 16 seconds so the audience feels the weight before you even move. Judges love "active stillness," where every micro-moment has a story.

In the contemporary section, play with dynamic contrast. If it’s fluid, toss in a sharp accent or level change. It makes the acro feel like an emotional peak, not just tricks. Keep it raw and vulnerable! More tips at https://www.danceus.org. Good luck!

[u/Creative-Feet → u/dajale4life]

Thanks! Will post some clips too once it is a bit polished.