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Angel
What was exciting?
What I thought was exciting about this audition combination was that it was a diversity of floor work, athletic strength, and a lot of upper-body movement. This excited me in a way where I felt that I could finally move, I’ll a milky smooth way. I felt like my body movement communicated well with this choreo combination.
What was challenging?
The challenging part of this was reconstructing his movement into my improvisational movement. I felt psyched out at first and then relaxed once I got to move.
How would being in this project help me grow?
This project can help me grow in a way where I can challenge my memory and make it seem less than what I know.

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Bailey
What was exciting?
What I thought was exciting about this combination was how we got to do a lot of partner work which helped me trust the person who was guiding me throughout the process. I enjoyed the liberty of creating the before, during, and after of what the picture represented.
What was challenging?
The challenging part of this audition process was trying to stay focused throughout the whole hour, just because we got into partners and had to make choreo on the spot so I did have a hard time paying attention.
How would being in this project help me grow?
Being in this process can allow my growth to expand by working with another MFA and getting to know their style in choreographing. I also think it can help me understand what she wants as a choreographer.

SONG: LOVE- Nat “King” Cole

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Kelsey
What was exciting?
This audition process was something different just because it was so fast-paced with fast athletic movements that did tire me out.
What was challenging?
To be very honest everything about this was challenging and tested me in a way to see how I’m capable of processing fast things.
How would being in this process help me grow?
This whole process is a way different process than any other here at UT. I think being a part of this can help my knowledge of theatre and dance and how it can be cool to do both as a project.

JUNGLE: Casio

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This audition process reminds me of how my mother crossed when she was fondly 11 from Mexico to the United States

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Claudia
What was exciting?
This whole audition process was truly exciting. I felt like I related to what Claudia is bringing in this semester. I was inspired and engaged throughout the whole process. It would be a different process than the other one since she's doing a residency.
What was challenging?
What was so challenging during this audition process was how well i felt comfortable and expressive with the prompts she gave us to play around with. It felt good to be out of my comfort zone.
How would being in this process help me grow?
Being in this process would help me grow as a dancer because I know I'm capable to be working with a guest artist and willing to push hard throughout her residency. It can help me grow in a way where I'm willing to do something different than the other processes I've been in.

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Joel
What was exciting?
What I truly enjoyed about this auction process and how it excited me was, the 10-minute improv movement making. Taking his class last spring reminded me how fast and hardworking he is to the students. It excites me to want more in this process.
What was challenging?
What I thought was so challenging to me was the idea of coming up with movement on the spot. I felt so pushed to the point where I forgot what I had made up but then after going the second time the part I forgot came back to me naturally.
How would this project make me grow in the future?
I think being in this process would help me grow back to my old discipline training. I know Joel teaches modern and that’s what I mainly trained in back in high school. Having him choreograph with his skills can help me gain more physical technique and help strengthen me in the long run.

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Every day i remind myself that i dance for my grandfather. One quote that resonates with me for this process is “echale gana’s” , which means give it all you got. 

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Jennifer
What was exciting?
This audition process was completely unexpected. I truly felt seen and comfortable with the choreography she came in with. This was definitely the push I’ve been needing for a while. I’m really excited to be working with Jennifer this week.
What was challenging?
What i thought was so challenging was the part of staying in it the whole hour we had to audition. I came in ready and focused and really tried my best to perform like no one’s watching , which sounds cheesy but i truly felt that in my outcome of today.
How would being in this project help me grow?
Being in this process can help me grow by focusing on my mental capacity of how i pay attention and staying in it. It excites me to be working with a choreographer like Jennifer because she’s willing to push us to our potential.

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What have you done to further the intentions and goals you set for yourself at the top of the semester?

I have continued to surprise myself with good intentions whether it's in rehearsal or technique class. Some advice Jennifer gave the cast during the process was to incorporate cross training on days we don’t have dance technique. This has been a goal of mine since the start of the semester , so I have been sticking to a workout plan to better my stamina while dancing Jennifer’s piece.

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What have you contributed to the piece and to the realization of a creative community of caring, kickass artists?

From my point of view i feel like I’ve pushed my way of working hard in this process. The week of residency felt like the longest week of my life just because we started right away. My individuality has brought me to push for what i want and being put in this residency piece was a shocker to me. Knowing that this experience will better my dancing has allowed me to be the kickass artist i am.

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What have you taught yourself?

I have taught myself confidence and strength. It was an unexpected feeling to be chosen in this residency. My mindset i had during auditions was just to focus on me and what I’m doing for myself to get to the point. I truly surprised myself because i knew i could do it and it’s been shown.

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What connections are you making between this experience and other life experiences you are having?

This experiences reminded me of a similar process i went through almost 5 years ago. Trying to learn the ability to work with a choreographer like Jennifer did challenge me in a way where i had to regain focus

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How have you grown?
Throughout this process i feel like I’ve grown in the way where I’ve gained patience’s. Being patient and trusting the process can be hard at times but this semester has taught me how to grow the patience i need to keep going.

What has been a delight for you in this process?
Having the opportunity to build connections with my peers has been one awesome experience. This is my first time dancing with other dancers that I haven’t danced with. It’s nice to build friendships through a dance process and i think Jennifer’s process brought us closer together as a group and as individuals.

What's next for you in this process? What do you want to continue doing or manifest anew?
After this process i get to showcase choreography with my partner Emily for choreo 1. This is exciting in the way where i get to share collaborative work which is the first time i get to do this. What i would like to manifest for next year would be to actually have the opportunity to come out in fall for dance and hopefully get the chance to do two performances before graduation next year.

What has been challenging for you in this process?
The most recent challenge for me is being able to stay in it and focus throughout class. I feel like its a mid semester thing that just drags me down into a funk. Now i feel like I’m jumping over it and getting back into the groove of pushing myself to do things again.

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How have you grown?

Throughout this process, I've noticed a difference in the way how I can pick up choreography on the spot. This has been a struggle of mine for about a while but now that this process has been done I can see a difference in my performance ability.

What have you taught yourself?

I have taught myself how to balance my nerves and control them before taking the stage. This process has helped me be on top of choreo by memorizing every move to nail. It's exciting to feel comfortable with dance and know that you are going to succeed on the stage.

How have your expectations for this process been affirmed or challenged?

Both. Being challenged and affirmed has helped me overcome a confidence block that I feel like I've been stuck in. Jennifer truly challenged the cast as a group and as individuals. Looking back at the week residency this experience was eye-opening and exciting.

What have you done to further the intentions and goals you set for yourself at the top of the semester?

I have been showing up this semester. Sometimes I hit a bump every semester not wanting to show up but this semester has been a good one for me showing up and doing my best every day. Even through some hard days i manage to tell myself that the day is going to be good.