E47: 5 Non-Negotiable's for First Time Swings
Description
If you’re swinging your first musical — or stepping back into the role — this episode gives you the five daily non-negotiables that make swinging feel less chaotic and far more doable.
We’re talking process, structure, regulation, and how to stay grounded while learning multiple tracks at once.
These are the exact practices I use as a swing + dance captain in Beetlejuice the Musical.
What you’ll take away:
- How to find your learning style (instead of copying everyone else)
- A simple structure that helps you track and retain multiple roles
- The mindset that keeps you steady during rehearsals + debuts
- How to build a life outside the show (and why it matters)
- The weekly planning habit that changes everything for first-time swings
👉 Download your FREE Rehearsal Tracking Sheet
This is the exact template I use in rehearsals to stay organised, retain more, and give every track a clear “home.”
- Includes a video walkthrough so you know how to use it.
If this episode helped you, share it with another performer.
More clarity for swings = stronger casts and calmer rehearsal rooms.
— Taylor Scanlan
Swing & Dance Captain, Beetlejuice the Musical
United States
