Blog Post 6- A reflection of my choreographic process so far

My choreographic process so far is going well and I feel very productive during the lessons, which my teacher has come to me and said. I have edited my music to 9 minutes and 30 seconds, I think the blend from each piece is very appropriate for the messaging coming across at that point. For example the composition into ‘Samurai Fight’ is a very sudden introduction which is ideal as the section for this music is very jolted and fast dynamics to replicate the uncomfortable thought process. In total I have 4.5 minutes of choreography however, this is separated into different sections during the solo. Focusing on choreographic methods has worked very efficiently as it gives a structure on what I can work on however an area for improvement is time management. At this current moment I feel very prepared for the new year however over the Christmas break I will not have any studio time which will make it harder to get in the choreographic mindset. To take this as an opportunity I will reflect on what I have so far and any improvements that I can make from the feedback my teacher has given me and apply this to what I have so far. I will also plan what I intend the end section of music to portray through my movement as that is the section I am struggling to create anything for at this moment in time.  

This week I demonstrated some of my choreography so far to my teacher and the feedback I received was very constructive and positive which gave me confidence that what I have created is relative to my stimulus. Show below is the feedback that was given to me. To apply this feedback I will take everything on board, ask peers how to have softer landings for floor work and develop my motifs possibly into accumulation or adapt them into choreographic devices.



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