Create a Run a Dance Studio routine in a controlled order: choose the target format, select eligible dancers and available music, arrange a readable formation, add a short move sequence, preview, save, reopen, and test the saved version. Current community coverage describes that broad flow, while exact editor controls remain version- and device-sensitive.
Define the routine goal
Choose Solo or Group based on the current competition or personal project. If an event is the target, read its visible entry requirements before opening the editor. Record the required format, any roster condition, and displayed deadline.
Give the routine a distinct name when the client allows it. A name that includes format or purpose makes it easier to avoid submitting an older draft.
Select eligible dancers
Choose the trained performer for a solo or the prepared core for a group. Confirm every dancer is selectable. If someone is missing, check roster ownership, studio assignment, training state, other routine assignments, and current event eligibility.
Do not rebuild the choreography around a replacement until you know why the original dancer is unavailable. Rejoin once if the selector appears stale.
Choose music from the live library
Pick a song shown as available in the current account. Pack contents and unlocks can change, so an older video is not proof that a track is currently owned. Preview the selection and check whether its length or structure suits the intended piece.
For a first routine, choose music that makes timing easy to read. Complexity can be added after save behavior and formation controls are understood.
Arrange the first formation
Place the focal dancer where the camera can find them and keep group spacing clear. Preview from more than one angle when possible. On touch controls, select and move one dancer at a time, then confirm the final position rather than assuming a drag registered.
Avoid tight overlaps in the first draft. A visually clear line, arc, or staggered arrangement makes it easier to identify which performer or transition needs adjustment.
Add moves in small phrases
Choose a short sequence, preview it, and watch the whole group. Check timing, clipping, spacing, and whether the editor displays any limit. Save a checkpoint before adding more when the client supports versions or separate slots.
If one dancer behaves incorrectly, change that move or timing first. Do not simultaneously replace the roster, song, and formation because the successful fix becomes unclear.
Add later formations carefully
Community reporting says multiple formations were added with the September 4 update. When the current editor exposes that feature, add a second layout at a meaningful transition. Preview the movement between the two, not just the final positions.
Leave enough travel space and avoid paths crossing through the focal dancer. The formations guide provides a structured transition test.
Apply costumes and cameras last
Choose costumes after positions are readable. Keep silhouettes distinct and verify the look under performance lighting. Do not assume a costume changes stats unless its live details say so.
Add Dynamic Cameras only after the choreography is stable. Use motion to reveal, follow, or emphasize—not to compensate for unclear staging. Preview on a small screen because a close shot can crop more aggressively there.
Save and reopen the routine
Use the visible save control and wait for feedback. Leave the editor, reopen the routine from its list, and compare every important field: format, name, dancers, music, moves, formations, costume, and camera settings. Run a full preview of the reopened version.
This step distinguishes a strong edit from a competition-ready routine. If a change did not persist, fix save behavior before making the piece more elaborate.
Verify competition readiness
Open the intended competition and select the routine. Confirm that the event accepts it and shows the expected roster or format. Do not enter if the wrong draft appears; return to the editor and save under a clearer name or slot.
After one entry, note any explicit feedback without inventing a hidden scoring formula. Use that observation to choose one revision for the next run.
Frequently asked questions
Why is a dancer missing from the editor?
Check ownership, assignment, training state, format eligibility, and current event restrictions. Refresh the panel and rejoin once before replacing the dancer.
Why did my changes disappear?
The save may not have completed, the wrong slot may have opened, or the client may be stale. Save explicitly, wait for feedback, and reopen before continuing.
Should I make a solo or group first?
Create the format needed by the next visible goal. A solo is simpler for learning controls, while a group is useful when a group event is next.
Can one routine fit every event?
Do not assume so. Check current format, roster, and other requirements, then create a clearly named variation when needed.