Any advice for a new performer....?

Question

I have been in music my entire life, however not in the capacity that I am now. I have played musical instruments which have given me something to "do" while performing. Now I'm pretty much straight vocals in the band I'm with now. The problem is I've been talked to about stage presence and smiling while performing. I've seen other performers/singers that just look stupid dancing and bouncing around...I guess those people took it too far. I want to be engaging, fun , lively, what-have-you....but I'm afraid of looking stupid, and feeling stupid. When I see people perform sometimes I just feel bad for them b/c I think they are over the top. Any ideas on what to do about that? I don't question my ability to perform vocally but I feel this is holding me back.

Answer 1

dont feel bad actually. obsereve that u r alone while presenting on the stage.give ur best.try to giving ur best performence remember 'raat ke baad hi toh sawera hota hai'. 'Every sad day comes a glad day'.ALL THE BEST DEAR.                          

                                       PRIYA.

Answer 2

People will only think you look stupid if you aren't confident in how you are preforming

Answer 3

being that you did  NOT Mention what style (kind of music)you sing.... you pretty much wasted a lot of words & 5 points.

UPDATE to asker... really? Here is a Written Quoat from your question >

" I've seen other performers/singers that just look stupid dancing and bouncing around "

  I spoke nothing of hate as you did, and even in your personal statement to Me... you still FAIL to Mention what type of singer you are. or should I just at this point say wannabe.