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This week I lead my own warm up which included; lots of cardio
to get the heart racing and stretching to increase flexibility.My
strengths during this were that everyone was engaged and following
the warm up. My weaknesses on the other hand is that I failed to
notice the safety hazards at the back of the room. Therefore, if I
was to improve this warm up, I would have to make sure I was more
responsible and aware of my surroundings next time round.
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WEEK BEFORE Box of The Unorthodox
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Variety Show 1 March 2015
Afterwards I also thought about improving my warm ups by making
them more fun and adventurous, for example; taking them outside for
a jog or maybe even creating an obstacle course to make it more
competitive.
Stomp was our main company focus this week, as we had lots of
ideas about what we could do but had previously failed to put
anything together. I felt Stomp was the most neglected piece of the
variety show because no one was interested in doing it.
Unfortunately, I think the lack of motivation we all had towards
this piece resulted in us wasting lots of rehearsal time because we
focused on creating the entrance for to long. I personally got very
frustrated with this because I dont think this piece was a priority
for myself or the company. This lead to me having to remove myself
from the piece. Stomp has taught me that you have to move material
on straight away if you feel it isn't working because the less time
you have before a show the more pressure you have and I believe
there is no point working on something you do not believe in.
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This week the company and I went around the college campus to
promote and sell our variety show. We spoke to different companys
about what they should expect without giving to much away. I felt
like this show was easier to promote than the other shows I have
done because I feel there is something for everyone in a variety
show.
Worked up town funk with claire refined the moves and gave the
moments more purpose and punch. I like this routine because it is
fun and energised and as an ensemble routine I think its perfect
for a big finally number.I really enjoyed choreographing the Up
Town Funk dance with the company for the finale of the show but in
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beginning we did experience some difficulties because we all had
different ideas. Therefore this was a company weakness, it effected
our rehearsal schedule and the company spirt because we lost a lot
of time disagreeing with each other.
I ended up supplying most of my own costumes for this show
because I had so many ideas. I wanted everything to be big, bold
and colourful but unfortunately the costume department didn't have
much to offer. I found that the Beyonce (S.E.X) costume was the
piece that we all struggled with the most because we didnt want to
feel restricted in anyway shape or form as it is very physical. The
promise costumes were very pretty and they fitted the style of
performance but they were physicality restricting.
The Laban efforts workshop with claire was really fun but it was
also refreshing to learn something new. I feel like this workshop
benefited me in many different ways. I developed an understanding
of indirect and direct moments. I also experimented with them
through the use of my own body. Towards the end of the workshop, I
feel like I really started to go with my body and let it explore
the space itself. I think my commitment and my work ethic during
this workshop was a strength for me this week as I was completely
engaged in the work and I feel I really pushed myself. Amber-Lily
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Credited: Google Images
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I defiantly feel the eight basic Laban actions have had an
effect on the way I move. I believe these actions have influenced
me physically and mentally because Im now more aware and in tune
with my body and my actions. This workshop has inspired me to want
to be more direct with my actions because I feel Im someone who is
naturally very relaxed and physically indirect. Therefore, I need
to improve and work using my space in a more direct way to help me
find a balance between both forces light and strong.
At the end of the week Alex and I worked on the Bouffon routine
but charley was absent which made it difficult for us to finish it
and put it all together. I think we need to improve this routine by
adding more facial expressions and through making everything
bigger. Today was the first time we rehearsed it in costume with
the padding and I felt it completely changed the way I moved within
my physicality.I feel very stressed out and tired because there is
so much to do with so little time and I think this is having a
negative effect on the company. A company weakness this week is a
lack of optimism and professionalism. I think everyone is becoming
lazy and this is effecting my performance and energy in the
room.
# EFFORT TIME SPACE FORCE
1 PRESS Sustained Direct Strong
2 FLICK Sudden Indirect (flexible) Light
3 WRING Sustained Indirect Light
4 DAB Sudden Direct Light
5 SLASH Sudden Indirect Strong
6 GLIDE Sudden Sustained Direct Light
7 Thrust (punch) Sudden Direct Strong Light
8 Float Sustained Direct Indirect Light
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We also discussed a running order this week. It was difficult to
place because you have to think about the number of routines
everyone is in, costume changes and interludes.
Opening song: 'Non regret rien' x3 sam
intruptsBeyoncMagicStampPromiseBouffonUp town funk
S.E.X has been the most difficult challenge for me so far
throughout this process because it's so different to anything Ive
ever done before. It isnt just a dance, it is a sex/burlesque
themed performance which involves lots of audience interaction and
vocals. I find this style of performance very out there and
seductive which is what I like but it is also very intimidating
because you have to be more than confident within yourself to
portrait these characters. The confidence is something I am
currently struggling with because weve been focusing to much on the
choreography and not enough on the actually performing. What I
found most difficult this week was experimenting with different
vocals and creating orgasm noises because the environment I was in
just made me feel very uncomfortable.
I think as a company were in a good place at the moment but the
show is approaching very quickly so Im starting to feel the
pressure. I personally want to work more on S.E.X and develop my
character more. However, I think Stamp and The Promise are the ones
that need the most work and readjustments because they arent
finished.
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