Tuesday, 4 April 2017
Monday, 3 April 2017
Learning aim B- Horton techinque workshop write ups
Workshop 1
What is my target for this workshop: To learn about the Horton Technique and to test my strength, flexibility and control.
What have we done today?
The lesson started off with a series of warm ups that incorporated a few movements I would later have to execute in the Horton style. These warm ups consisted of Lateral stretches, tilts and lunges that are to the done to a beat to help with pace and control of movements. The purpose of these warm ups were to get my muscles stretched out and prepared, so that I could provide the amount of flexibility needed to execute the poses properly. I started with 'Flat Backs' which pulls at your back and upper arm muscles whilst stretching out your spine. The lateral stretches really helped me present my tilts and lunges properly. I then moved onto some sequences of the movements that would combine the entire warm up poses. These sequences consisted of sweeping lateral dynamics and dramatic, precise shapes. After becoming comfortable with these movements I had to put them into my own sequence where I started with a tilted frame with my arms over to the left of my body and my legs parallel and straight, moving into 'T' shaped stretch slowing moving into a flat back and squat, finally ending with the 'Egyptian walks' which stretches the body in opposite directions.
Strengths: My ability to hit all of the poses, at my own pace in order to have the correct form. My body control was also a strength as I was able to execute all of the movements at a sharp pace.
Improvements: My weakness in this workshop was my inability to do the movements at a quicker pace and keep my balance at the same time.
Workshop 2
What was my target for this workshop: To focus on Jazz technique such as kicks, Spins and leaps and to learn a short Jazz routine.
What have we done today?
The workshop started off with a series of warm ups designed to stretch out my muscles. I firstly had to jog around the room, while occasionally doing sidesteps and jumps to get my heart rate up and prepared me for some of the jumps I would ;after have to perform. I started to ;learn the technical aspects of different types of dance for example spins and pirouettes. Spins were what I struggled with the most, as I found it difficult to multitask and rest one of my legs on the other while leg while 'spotting' and keeping my gaze on one point in the room. However because I was having difficulty, with the spins, It motivated me to keep practicing so that I would be able to do them in the future. We then started to place all of the basic techniques we had learnt into a dance sequence. The dance sequence started off with Three spins, One of the spins where you had to place your leg behind the other, I practiced It throughout the lesson but still struggled by the end. After That I had to perform a transition where my leg crossed over the other while my arms performed a sweeping motion above my head, This lead to one of the Horton technique warm ups, where you have to roll your body down to the floor starting with your head. This transitioned into one of the lateral stretches I had learned the week prior, where my body had to resemble a 'T' shape. It was at this point that the style of dance changed and I had to start executing leaps. My arms were in a sharp 'L' shape and I kicked with my left leg making sure I had a flexed foot. The sequence of movements after this changed into a Fosse style of dance, seemingly being a very stereotypically Broadway style of dance. My movement ended with a 'Step ball change'. This placed me in the correct position to perform a street dance styled body roll, which added another style into the choreography, This leading into the final steps of the dance where I had to do two kicks, this time with pointed toes, with my final position being crouched on the floor making the ending seem very contemporary and emotional.
Strengths: One of my strengths was my ability to learn and remember choreography whilst hitting the positions with accuracy
Improvements: My weakness in this workshop was my inability to perform the spins a pirouettes at a high and professional standard.
What is my target for this workshop: To learn about the Horton Technique and to test my strength, flexibility and control.
What have we done today?
The lesson started off with a series of warm ups that incorporated a few movements I would later have to execute in the Horton style. These warm ups consisted of Lateral stretches, tilts and lunges that are to the done to a beat to help with pace and control of movements. The purpose of these warm ups were to get my muscles stretched out and prepared, so that I could provide the amount of flexibility needed to execute the poses properly. I started with 'Flat Backs' which pulls at your back and upper arm muscles whilst stretching out your spine. The lateral stretches really helped me present my tilts and lunges properly. I then moved onto some sequences of the movements that would combine the entire warm up poses. These sequences consisted of sweeping lateral dynamics and dramatic, precise shapes. After becoming comfortable with these movements I had to put them into my own sequence where I started with a tilted frame with my arms over to the left of my body and my legs parallel and straight, moving into 'T' shaped stretch slowing moving into a flat back and squat, finally ending with the 'Egyptian walks' which stretches the body in opposite directions.
Strengths: My ability to hit all of the poses, at my own pace in order to have the correct form. My body control was also a strength as I was able to execute all of the movements at a sharp pace.
Improvements: My weakness in this workshop was my inability to do the movements at a quicker pace and keep my balance at the same time.
Workshop 2
What was my target for this workshop: To focus on Jazz technique such as kicks, Spins and leaps and to learn a short Jazz routine.
What have we done today?
The workshop started off with a series of warm ups designed to stretch out my muscles. I firstly had to jog around the room, while occasionally doing sidesteps and jumps to get my heart rate up and prepared me for some of the jumps I would ;after have to perform. I started to ;learn the technical aspects of different types of dance for example spins and pirouettes. Spins were what I struggled with the most, as I found it difficult to multitask and rest one of my legs on the other while leg while 'spotting' and keeping my gaze on one point in the room. However because I was having difficulty, with the spins, It motivated me to keep practicing so that I would be able to do them in the future. We then started to place all of the basic techniques we had learnt into a dance sequence. The dance sequence started off with Three spins, One of the spins where you had to place your leg behind the other, I practiced It throughout the lesson but still struggled by the end. After That I had to perform a transition where my leg crossed over the other while my arms performed a sweeping motion above my head, This lead to one of the Horton technique warm ups, where you have to roll your body down to the floor starting with your head. This transitioned into one of the lateral stretches I had learned the week prior, where my body had to resemble a 'T' shape. It was at this point that the style of dance changed and I had to start executing leaps. My arms were in a sharp 'L' shape and I kicked with my left leg making sure I had a flexed foot. The sequence of movements after this changed into a Fosse style of dance, seemingly being a very stereotypically Broadway style of dance. My movement ended with a 'Step ball change'. This placed me in the correct position to perform a street dance styled body roll, which added another style into the choreography, This leading into the final steps of the dance where I had to do two kicks, this time with pointed toes, with my final position being crouched on the floor making the ending seem very contemporary and emotional.
Strengths: One of my strengths was my ability to learn and remember choreography whilst hitting the positions with accuracy
Improvements: My weakness in this workshop was my inability to perform the spins a pirouettes at a high and professional standard.
Learning aim B - All That Tango 1st Rehearsal
This was the first rehearsal we had practicing Cell Block Tango from Chicago, we performed the dance in the dance studio, using the mirrors were important as we were able to see if we were being sharp enough and keeping in time with others surrounding us. Within this workshop we had the lyrics playing on the projector in-front of us. This was so that we could concentrate on getting the dance routine right. I am The brunette with my hair tied up in a bun, wearing all black on the back left (From the audience's point of view)
Learning Aim B- Seasons of Love Singing Lesson 3
This was our final rehearsal working on Seasons of Love, In this rehearsal we added a harmony to emphasise what parts we were singing and with practice we made this new section stand out within the showcase. I also supported my self in order to depict that I was capable and comfortable singing that high. After this we all practiced singing in the theatre to make sure that we could be heard from the back, and were projecting and supporting our vocals enough.
Learning aim B- Seasons of Love Singing Lesson 2
This was the second rehearsal we had working on Seasons of Love from Rent. In this lesson it was clear that I needed more practice when singing the final high note as when singing it became flat and wasn't projected enough. In order to improve this I had to keep practicing and keep pulling in my muscles in order to support my vocals.
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