08/11/2016

Action Dance

In today lesson - We looked in depth into the Action. We used a vast array of vocabulary whilst on the topic of Jump, Gesture, Turn, Alternation in weight. Below we are seeing the critical evaluation of another groups piece.

Jump - We used the jump method in order a way to travel. Whilst standing and facing towards the camera, the group needed to jump 45 degrees on the alternative angle in order for the next danc move. We used the Jump as a way to travel to enhance the routine.

Gesture - Most of the gestures came from the arms. Over exadurated movements sets emotions impulsing into the audience. Many people will feel different emotions, this is okay as dance is interpreted in different ways.

Turn - We turned a lot i this piece. On different levels, this was a great challenge for myself as I am 'Big Boned' I am also in experience with moves like this which meant that some moves I was unable to do. One move that we took out of the final piece was to turn on our knees, however I got severer friction burn on my legs which meant that we had to take it out.

Weight -  The Differential in weight between each choreographed move came natural to us all. As 3/4 of the group took GCSE Drama and all of us ventured in the school show, it has to come natural as one minute you are playing a villain Bill Sykes and in each High School adaption to  the stage show 'Oliver!' you see Bill Sykes get stabbed, you rock up to rehearsal to then be told "Anthony, you're getting pushed off of a high bridge onto a crash mat". Weight is paramount and we all grasped it pretty quickly... Myself for fear that the director would walk through the doors and say those words again, yes it was a normal lesson but younever know what the director has up her sleeve.