Film making

Many entertainers look for ways to make their acts stand out and get noticed by the general public. Some use props or gimmicks to differentiate themselves from other performers in their field. A Los Angeles belly dancer, for instance, may decide to incorporate a balancing element into her performance. Some choose items that may seem dangerous and difficult to work with as a way of entertaining their audiences. Performing with a sword is one way to get the audience's attention. Before performing live, there needs to be a lot of thought and practice put into adding a sword to the act.

The type of sword you purchase is very important. You want to make sure the sword balances well. Try balancing it in your hand to see how well it works for you. If it doesn't balance in your hand, it probably won't balance on your head, shoulder, or side. Heavier swords generally balance better than lighter ones. Swords with dull thick blades are usually easier to work with than swords with thinner sharpened blades.

You will need a lot of practice before you feel confident introducing this prop into your act. Check how the sword works with the fabric of your costume when you balance it on your shoulder or side. The sword may balance one way on bare skin and completely differently when it comes in contact with fabric.

When you start working with the sword, try spraying a little hairspray on the top of your head. The stickiness will help keep the sword in place and make it easier to learn how to balance it.

Professionals who work with these types of props warn against modifying the sword in any way or wearing elaborate head pieces when balancing. It is easy to lose credibility when you succumb to these sorts of temptations. Once your credibility has been lost with an audience, it is very difficult to regain.

Deciding whether or not to wear head gear during your act will probably depend on where you are when you perform your act. If you are performing at an outdoor venue, you may want to include a simple headdress as part of your costume. The slightest wind can unbalance a prop in a second. If you are performing at a secluded room, any head gear may seem like a way of manipulating the sword.

Most performers enjoy delighting, entertaining, and exciting their audiences with unique acts. A Los Angeles belly dancer may decide that utilizing a seemingly dangerous prop, such as a sword, is a great way of doing just that.