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How important is it to make a statement at the beginning and end of my freestyle? How do I do that?

First and final statements (or “impressions” as I like to call them) can help make or break a freestyle. They are the book ends of the story, the parts of a freestyle the audience and judges will remember most. First impressions (i.e. your entrance music) in a freestyle are not at all dissimilar to mee�ng someone for the first �me. It sets the tone and gives an inkling for who you are as a pair and what story you will tell. Will it be nostalgic? Cheerful? Emo�ve?

Final impressions (i.e. your final 30 seconds of music) hammer home the story. The music should reiterate and double down on the story you are wishing to tell. And this music, combined with choreography that highlights you both as a pair should be a top highlight of the freestyle. Awe the crowd and the judges at the end.

When thinking about first and final impressions, big music that has a “theme”, that sets the tone, and showcases the heart of your story. This will be different for every rider, but no less important for each!

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