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25/01/19 - 04/02/19 - 11/03/19
Development:
In this video you can see the development of my jazz grand battement through not only the height but the difficulty and variation of kicks we do from January through to March.

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22/02/19
Artistic/expressive qualities:
This sequence uses the foundations and techniques of ballet as well as the stylistic and dynamic qualities of jazz performance to show that the two core techniques can be combined together to make a routine.

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4 - Jazz travelling port de bras with alice

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28/01/19
This source shows the clear shapes and arm lines that Mattox uses. This is evidence of me practicing 1-10 port de bras set by Eric in a mirror to check my accuracy that led to my improvement in this.
My knees have to always be bent and my torso twists on the 3rd count of each spring ball change

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04/03/19

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14/11/18

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14/11/18

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16/11/18

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16/11/18

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14/11/18
This source shows the use of levels, dynamics and weight transfer that Graham technique uses in order for floor space to be covered.

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11/02/19

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Source 14 - Horton flat backs/lateral T's

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Source 14 - Horton flat backs/lateral T's

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21/01/19
Anatomical annotation:
Lateral T's need to have a wide second position and the hip pushed as far out as possible to open space up for the lateral lean over.
My flat back needs to maintain the hands, shoulders and hips all in line and my weight needs to be on my toes so that my legs do not sway back. You can see on the image that I have a slight curve in my spine which is due to not pulling in my core therefore my alignment is incorrect.
For my lateral T en l'air, my foot needs to be directly parallel to the side wall, my hips need to stack up straight above my ankles, arms directly next to my ears and constantly reaching outwards to hold the balance.

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14 - Contemporary Horton flat back, lateal T

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21/01/19

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15 - Contemporary Horton lateral T video

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11/02/19

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11/02/19
This source shows the precise, clean lines and right angles needed to be achieved within Horton technique.

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08/12/18
Artistic/expressive qualities:
The soft, fluid, continuous port de bras in this source show the dynamic and artistic intentions of ballet.

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15/02/19

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08/02/19
This source shows an exercise involving en cloche which is a ballet step used to help with a scissor leap in jazz. This is a clear display of transferable skills and link the core techniques have on each other.

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14/03/19

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08/03/19
This source shows the coordination between arms and legs. There is always movement within the port de bras even though the feet are moving at a fast, complex pace.

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22 - Ballet petit allegro with port de bras

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01/02/19

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06/03/19
To achieve a successful pirouette, Balanchine's method is to use the head as a strong spot, arms to help whip around and releve on the supporting leg in order to stack the alignment on top of each other, maintaining the balance in the pirouette.

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13/03/19
This are images to show the understanding of fouettes. This preparation is to help me acknowledge where my placement needs to be in order to be successful. Once this is secure, I will then progress onto adding in the pirouette.

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This source demonstrates the dynamic intention of ballet. The movement constantly moving, soft, flowing and light.

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28/09/18
Anatomical Annotation:
This source is showing the incorrect and correct positioning of a jazz fourth. Before Shockout, I thought fourth position of the legs was narrow, but after attending Eric's lessons I learnt that jazz fourth is supposed to be low to the ground and the legs in a box shape to make the pirouette easier to achieve.

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10/10/18
Anatomical annotation:
In this source, I am showing the correct technique and alignment for a jazz high pirouette. My arms are parallel to the floor in align with my shoulders, my feet also parallel. The plie in fourth is low to the floor so that the pirouette can snatch onto releve, opposite leg in high retire, arms in a jazz first not too close to the body but not as far as a ballet first. This will help me to pirouette successfully, on top of my leg.

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This source shows that I achieve no elevation in this allegro, my feet are not fully stretched to their maximum and I do not hold my turn out. To be able to reach these corrections, I need to use my plie more in order for my feet to be able to stretch full and I will gain more height. To be able to hold my turn out throughout the exercise, I need to engage my gluteal muscles.

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29/09/18 - 11/03/19
This source shows my improvement from the beginning of the year until now. It is clear that I have improved the placement and cleanliness of my port de bras lines, as well as performing them with more attack, a deeper plie, traveling further, contractions and twisting the torso.

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This source shows the clear images of the different pelvic tilts. I have the Anterior tilt, where, as see below, the front of my pelvis is slightly lower than the back of my pelvis, resulting in a spinal curve. This effects my posture and alignment, which can lead to injury and decreases career longevity, so I do daily exercises to help strengthen the correct muscles to keep the placement correct.

IAMDS. (2009) Pelvic Motion, Lateral View. [Online image] Available from: https://www.iadms.org/blogpost/1177934/214940/Dancing-with-the-pelvis-Alignment-deviations-and-mobility
[Accesed 10 November].

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These quadriceps and hip flexor stretches will help to release the tight muscles that cause back pain and will help posture. As a dancer, posture is extremely important so having the correct alignment is essential.

Pinterest. (2019). Quad hip flexor stretches | Yoga4me. [online image] Available at: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/99501473001222134/?lp=true [Accessed 11 November 2019].

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Resistance bands are one of the best ways to strengthen muscles safely.
'Resistance bands improve   balance, strengthen isolated muscle groups, reduce the risk of injury, increase range of motion and help with the rehabilitation of injury.' (Trinity Laban, 2014)
They come in different strengths so I am able to pick the level that suites me and are easy to carry around.

Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. (2014) Resistance Bands – Benefits and Uses. [Online] Available from: https://trinitylaban.wordpress.com/2014/04/22/resistance-bands-benefits-and-uses/. [Accessed 11 November].

Lappe, M. (2018) A 10-Move Resistance Band Butt Workout You Can Do Anywhere. Self [Blog] 6 January 2018. Available from:  https://www.self.com/gallery/resistance-band-butt-workout-you-can-do-anywhere. [Accessed 11 November 2018].

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13 On-the-Go Exercises That Only Require a Resistance Band

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This highly versatile piece of equipment can hit all of your major muscle groups.

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25/01/19

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Source 39 - Pelvic alignment improvement

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Source 39 - Pelvic alignment improvement

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October - March
Anatomical annotation:
These images are my progression from the beginning of the year towards the end. With the help from the strengthening and stretching exercises in the sources above, I am now able to stand with much better alignment. It has completely changed the whole aesthetics of my movement.

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October - March
This is my flexibility progression from the beginning of the year towards the end. I started Shockout with little flexibility and over the months of training and regular stretching, I feel I have improved a considerate amount. I still have a long way to go and have a plan for next year and how I am going to keep improving.

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To help with holding the leg in second en l'air, Anton gave us this strengthening exercise for the adductors, which can be seen in the image below. To do this correctly, the leg has to be turned out to the maximum ability, then lifted up using the adductor muscles and controlled back down. I feel that this exercise has improved my strength and ability to hold my leg higher in second en l'air. I aim to continue this exercise to keep progressing and aiming for my leg to reach even higher.