Why do dancers forget formations between rehearsals?
Usually because they never had one current reference. Stale screenshots, verbal-only explanations, and last-minute changes all make recall harder.
Rehearsal workflow
How to teach formations faster
Rehearsal time disappears when captains re-draw spots from memory. The faster workflow is simple: build once on desktop, publish the current version, and let dancers review positions before practice starts.
- One shared formation workspace beats scattered screenshots.
- Teach landmarks and destinations before drilling tempo.
- Publish updates so rehearsal time goes to movement.
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
- Build the formation once in a shared workspace
- Teach landmarks before counts
- Spend rehearsal on movement, not re-explaining spots
Frequently asked questions
What should captains do on desktop vs in the room?
Desktop is for building, spacing, transitions, and publishing. The room is for confirming bodies, timing, facials, and energy. Do not rebuild the whole map from scratch on the floor.