Release(Let go)- evaluation on dance work performance

Within this dance piece the technical requirements are a good sustained level of fluency,release,technique,flexibility,balance and performance also characterization of the dance. The strengths that i have of the dance let go is my fluency and sustained dancer throughout the dance. I showed characterization and development of performance and balance during the dance.

 For example, in the duets that we had in the dance let go, I showed sense of character and projection within the dance by looking more up, showing leg extension by making sure that my legs are stretched out and that they are straight. One of the ways that I showed my fluency is by in the beginning of the dance, within the first movements I made them flowed and linked together.

My weaknesses are that I need to show more extension in my arms. For example, during the first section of the dance my arms are not extended enough. As, that they need to be more straight and sharp when I was performing it.
Another weakness element that  I need noticed in the dance is that I need to show more performance and projection in the dance. For example, i need to show projection within the first part of the sequence. As i tended to look down and not always look up to show what i'm doing.

The improvements of my technique that i have noticed has improved is my leg extensions and my flexibility. For example, in the dance piece i am able to put my legs more higher and slowly i have noticed that it is getting better.
One of the targets that I have chosen to set for myself for the next term is show more performance and characterization by looking up more when performing(so that it shows i know what i am doing and stay focused throughout the dance).

 One of the weaknesses that i have discovered in the dance is to show more and demonstrate movement ideas/contribution to class production(independent contribution of ideas and to also give more of a response towards the stimulus). For example, i could show more contribution towards the purpose and intention of what the dance has to present which includes release and let go of every movement and suspense and extend each movement and make it bigger in the first part of the dance and to show more flowing movement in the dance to show fluency and release. In order, to show more bodily expressions of performed movements throughout the dance.

Evaluation-Rooster dance

My name is Natasha De-Graft Quansah, I am a dedicated dancer who was in the correct dance costume for the dance assessment, prepared to participate in the performance, been rehearsing over the dance piece. Also, I done a warm up so that my body is prepared and ready for the performance and is always on time and punctual to dance rehearsals/lessons.

The rooster dance piece required the technical elements of performance, characterization, projection, alignment and energy of the characters/dancers in the dance. Also, the dance needed attitude within the dance movements through the qualities of the movements and the qualities of the dynamics and actions that is being out within the groups of the dancers or the dancers dancing separately.

One of my strengths of the rooster dance was having good body alignment. For example, this was shown in the painted black motif as I was suspending into a tilt/lunge. As, I was holding myself correctly when dancing (showing great body control throughout the dance piece. Within the tilt/lunge my stomach muscles were engaged throughout, my knees were not locked because they were relaxed. My feet had to be in a parallel position when doing the tilt/lunge in the painted black section.

One of my strengths is showing the intention and meaning of the choreography. For example, this includes in the painted black section showing the meaning of the dance by being more elegant and tranquil. One way of how I could make my movements more elegant and tranquil is by practicing facial expressions in the mirror everyday-e.g. putting a smile on my face on the mirror, and by doing it every day it will help me to improve on self-expression and performance with my face. Also, to practice the dance in the mirror myself for rehearsing the dance piece. This could possibly include booking time for rehearsals

Also, incorporating the through the rhythmical cues in order to get the timing right. The strengths that I had in the dance rooster is a strong sustainment of technique and good quality in my flexibility and alignment in the dance. For example, in the painted black motif I had good alignment when it was sustaining and holding a balance and when in a duet in the painted black motif sustaining good balance and technique within my feet(it was pointed and not flexed).Also, it shows how I’m not showing balance and sustainment in the dance. By having good technique, I was able to perform the dance correctly and also it helped me execute my movements to a good extent.

One of my weaknesses of the rooster dance was that it was not showing enough of the rooster character. For example, before the painted black motif of when it was sliding on the floor I was not showing enough of the rooster character while doing that, which shows how I’m not representing the rooster how it should be presented as it is not showing a direct meaning to the dance. I have made improvements of my technique by practicing exercises which specifically helped me to improve my technique. Such as stretching more and doing the brush your feet exercise to help me with pointing my feet.

One of the targets that a have set to improve/work on for the next term is to work on more on my performance of the dance, by projecting more and not always looking down of when I perform. Another technical element which I need to improve on is interpretative skills which include facial and bodily expression which include showing intention and meaning of the purpose of the choreography of what it is trying to represent and show towards the audience. For example, when joined in the section "little red rooster" I was not showing enough facial expressions which decreased my lack in performance.

Furthermore, I need to show more response with the stimulus by in the section little red rooster I could show more engagement with the rooster type of character which trying to show by displaying rooster like characteristics being more cocky and jerky for myself to practice- which would help me with self-performance and self-belief. 

Another target, which I have chosen to work on and improve is my posture. For example, in the first section when I slide onto the floor, my body was not facing in the right angle. For that, I need to work on doing more core exercises such as crunches, sit ups, planks and etc. which will help me with my stomach muscles. Therefore, it will help with my posture more as by body should be positioned in the right direction. 

Today's rehearsals/performance

Today we had to keep on practicing the dance pieces and going over it to make sure that we know the movements and quality of the dynamics and more enthesis on the movement that we do(making the movements more bigger and finishing every movements off). In the rehearsals of the performance, before we actually done the performance. I needed to work on extending every movement and action that I perform and performing the dance(looking up,not looking too afraid or scared when performing the dance and simply enjoying the dance while performing it to the audience). My strengths are my flexibility and technique and execution of movements.

Rehearsals/preparation for dance performance

The dance rehearsals today in the studio for the dance work rooster was good. Today we were able to use the theatre to practice the spacing and movements of the dance. For example, we established the entrances and exits of the dance. So, the performance looks good and powerful. One of the key elements for improvement is that i need to show more performance and character within the piece and to interpret rooster more and find my own character within the sequence. In order to bring the dance more to life, through the quality of performance,movement and dynamics. For example, i could show a clear contrast of the dynamics within the motif painted black which has more of a feminine/sassy style to it, while little red rooster is more cocky and ambitious. Through the head gestures and arm movements.

Dance rehearsals for the dance work rooster

Release(let-go) dance rehearsals

Today in our dance rehearsals we were working on performance and making sure that we were getting the movements right. For example, we were going over the movements over and over again until we got it right. We had to go over each movements separately as a group, to make sure that we all got it right and that it was performed correctly with the right technique and precision. Also, we had to make sure that everyone performed with the same energy and performance. As, all of us are doing the dance and not only one of us. So, we had to make sure that the whole group was doing the dance the same. We also had to practice our duets in dance to make sure that we know what we are doing, and that both of us knew what we were doing to get into the duet and to exit the duet.

Evaluation on dance work-rooster(rehearsals)

Today's rehearsals is going good. Through the use of practicing the dance with the dynamics and quality of the movement that it is performed. I have a clear use of entrance within the dance piece, by using movements to enhance the structure and characteristics of the dance. To work on I need to show more energy and power within the dance. In order, to catch more people's attention. As, im not trying to perform the dance with a lack of energy and power which i know that i can produce in the movements and transitions which are given out.