How do I fix a transition where dancers keep colliding?
Slow it down and map crossings first. Usually you need a lane change, a staggered first move, or a fixed anchor so fewer people swap the same space at once.
Transition planning
Formation transitions that do not create traffic jams
Most transition chaos comes from everyone leaving at once on the shortest geometric path. Good transition planning assigns lanes, staggers first moves, and protects entrances and exits before counts are added.
- Plan from start spot, end spot, and available counts.
- Assign lanes and stagger first moves to reduce collisions.
- Protect entrances, exits, and featured travel paths.
Quick answer
What Sway does
Sway Formations helps choreographers, captains, coaches, and dancers plan stage formations on desktop, connect transitions and timing, manage a roster, and review the latest positions on mobile.
Covered topics
- Compare current spot, next spot, and count range
- Assign lanes and anchors
- Clear entrances, exits, and featured moments
Frequently asked questions
Should I teach transitions before or after formations?
Teach destination formations first so dancers know where they are going, then add travel paths, then counts, then tempo.