Evaluation of Grease Hand Jive

Some of the key elements of my self- application as a dancer. Of which includes having good attendance and punctuality. By having good attendance and punctuality has allowed me to be more disciplined. Also, it has allowed me to have more preparation within rehearsals and run through of the piece.

One of my strengths was accuracy of movement. For example, in the first section of the hand jive I was doing the movements to a fill extent. Also, making sure that the actions done are exactly the same as it was taught. For instance, this was by going over the videos knowing the counts with the movement. Another strength that I have noticed is control. For example, within my duet with Georgia , when we do contact work. Which includes lifts that I have to make sure, I maintain control when lifting her up. The use of me having good strength has helped me a lot, within the lifts/counter tensions. This was through practicing core and strengthening exercises, i.e. push ups and sit ups.

One of my weaknesses within this dance piece was my timing. For example, this was shown in the first half of the dance when I was doing the chopping movement. As, i was slightly out of time from everyone else. For instance, i should be hitting the set beat of the action. Another weakness that I have noticed is confidence. For example, sometimes within the dance that I would act slightly puzzled or confused. As, of this I should know instantly on what movements to do. In addition, knowing what I do is right. For example, one way of how i could work on timing is through listening to the music. Knowing when the beat would come in to hit on certain movement. Such as the chopping movement.

Evaluation of Dance tek warriors performance

A part of my application in dance is that I have good attendance and punctuality. For example, I am always on time to lessons. This identifies on my commitment and self discipline within dance. Sometimes, I come early to dance class to practice and rehearse. At the end of each lesson, I film myself to see the improvements. Also, on what I need to work on. Which is an key identification of how I set an good example as an dancer.

One of my strengths was the dynamic quality of each movement. For example, in the robotic section I displayed sharp movement through isolation's. This emphasises on how I have a strong sense of movement quality throughout the dance. The use of me improvising dance when I am at home has helped me with knowing when the music/beat comes in. To move in a certain way when the rhythm of the song changes. Another strength was my flexibility and leg extensions. For example, this was displayed through my duet with rosemary. When we hold our hands to lift our legs high to an great extent. By having balance, when lifting my leg high in the air, has helped me with the position that required flexibility. For example, doing daily stretching at home helped me with my extensions. Furthermore, practicing feet exercises such as demi pointe helped within my feet through extensions. 

However, one of my weaknesses included facial and bodily expressions. For example, in the dance piece i was not particularly showing facial features, such as smiling. This was due to how I was mostly spending time on focusing on what to do. In order, to show focus and concentration within the dance. One way of how I could work on facial expressions is by smiling in the mirror. Which I could everyday. Then, after six weeks I could get someone to film me to see if I have improved. Another weakness that i noticed was emphasis. For example, in the last section of dance tek when doing the arm movements. I've noticed that i could of made my arm movements and actions clearer. One way, of how I could work on emphasis is through practicing more core exercises. Which could include push ups and sit ups. 

Evaluation of Commercial Dance "Move"

In this body of dance element of move, there was different ways that I was able to show self efficiency. For example, I have good attendance and punctuality throughout all dance classes. By having good attendance and punctuality has allowed me to be more disciplined. As, I would be more focused and concentrated during the dance rehearsals and classes. This enables me to be more prepared for the dance. Which suggests on how that I am committed to the work/task that is given out.

One of my strengths of the piece was the dynamic quality of movement. For example, this was presented when I displayed sharp and jerky actions in the isolations. To furthermore show emphasises of each movement to create a symbolic approach. Of which creates a abstract aspect through the frame of pure movement. Another one of my strengths include dynamic of movement. For example, this is established in the beginning. When, I expressed and executed the way of how that the movement was performed. Through lifting our arms bent in a 90 degree when isolating our hips. The use of core and strengthening exercises has helped with this movement.

However, one of my weaknesses include facial and bodily expressions. For example, this is presented through out how I tend to not be smiling or showing that I am excited throughout. One way, of how I could work on facial expressions is by smiling through the mirror. Which I can practice everyday. Then, film myself doing the dance after rehearsals to see if I am improving. Within my facial and bodily expressions. As, I was mainly focusing on the movement and the timing. Another one of my weaknesses include projection. For example, in the first section of the piece. The use of the sharp actions were not embodied as clear through the movement. As, it needed to be portrayed as strong, sharp and quick. Through the use of the dynamics being displayed. For example, one way of how I could work on my projection is by filming myself doing the dance. To show how I know what I am doing at all times. Also, that I performed the movements with focus and use of facial features. For example, smiling and engaging with the performance.

Rehearsal process of dance tek warriors

In the process through going over the ending part for dance tek warriors in the theatre to go over the spacing. Some of my strengths were that i was showing a contrast with flowing and sharp movements during the section. Some of my weaknesses include making sure that I do not look at any one within the section as i should be looking forward to the audience and making sure that I know what I am doing at all times.

Rehearsals for dance tek warriors

During rehearsal time in costumes we were going through the dance tek warriors piece. In the process of rehearsing for dance tek warriors by strengths were use of fluency and dynamic field within all of my movements. However, some of my weaknesses contain the use of being sharp in my robotic movements and showing isolation in the robotic sequence. Which i would be working on during today and tomorrow in the full run of the dance work piece.

Move it

Practicing the spacing and movement of this commercial dance, "move it" in the theatre by going over the dynamic qualities and self expression of within this dance. Also, we were going through the timing and dynamics in the dance. Furthermore, through this run through we were mostly working on our facial and bodily expressions.

Grease 50's hand jive

Practicing the spacing and movement of the dance in the theatre. One of the strengths of this dance is that i watch the spacing around me, and an improvement is that i should make sure of what I am doing at all times during the dance piece.

Dance rehearsals for dance tek warriors

In today's dance class we were going over the whole sequence/routine of dance tek warriors by making sure that we have the timing and also the stylistic features of using dynamics and movement that were required.

Unit 47- jazz dance

Unit 47 jazz dance from Tasha900

Unit 47 jazz dance piece 1

In today's dance session we were going over one of the dance pieces that are required for unit 47- jazz dance. Some of the strengths of today's dance session was to go over the timing and movement and making sure that everyone knew what they were doing in the dance. Also, that they felt comfortable with the dance and what they were doing was performed accurately. What could of been done and set as an improvement is to make sure that we are aware of all the dancers and also facial expressions of when we are performing.

Dance rehearsals

Today in our dance lesson we were going over the whole phrase of each section of the dance work dance tek warriors. For example, we were adding on different directions and pathways in the last section to make it more interesting and dynamic within the dance. Also, we used the different techniques which included canon and unicon within the dance to show how that not everyone has to come on the same counts, which is being used to show that the phrase that we were taught in dance does not have to stay the same throughout the dance. That it can be changed throughout, e.g. taking out movements, repeating the movement from the end to the beginning. Which can show how the dance will become more developed and built up. Furthermore, this would build up the dance more. One element which i know that i have to still work on is my second duet which I do with Rosemary. One thing that we could work on is including more of counter tension or balances within our dance to make it look more compacted and together within the section.

Dance rehearsals

Today in dance class we were going over all of the sections of dance tek warriors dance work to get the rough idea of how long each of the sections are going to be. For example, me and rosemary were going over our two duets from the first section to the second section of dance tek warriors. By including in our duets counter balances, contrasting levels, different pathways of how the motif is performed and shown. Also, by doing the dance(motif) in different directions but still doing the same motif. In the next dance lesson, we are going to add more on to our duet. As, it is quite a long section of within the dance tek warriors piece and also going to work on the last section of the dance tek warriors of which is to show duets upon fighting and the sharing beliefs of buddhism.