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Classical dancers dancing on demi pointe (source I)

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Classical dancers dancing on demi pointe (source I)

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ballet barre, 2012 [online picture] available at: https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=demi+pointe&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjY1uCNmoDiAhW3SBUIHXpRCXQQ_AUIDigB&biw=1366&bih=655#imgrc=1Ygp5DAo2m0XKM: [accessed 30/4/19]

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respectanimals, 2011. Bob Fosse Dancing [online video] available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SkYdsvgOpw [accessed 22/4/19]

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Bob boross, 2019.

Luigi - Classic Jazz Dance Master [online video] available at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNRsgl671kk [accessed 22/4/19]

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Bob Boross, 2019. Matt Mattox Jazz Dance combinations - 1964 [online video] available at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvPJrJzv5uM [accessed 22/4/19]

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classical ballet Porte de bras [source ]

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classical ballet Porte de bras [source ]

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the curved arms within classical technique, Porte de bras to be held from back muscles in order to be strong.
KS Dance, 2018. Cecchetti Port de Bras at KS Dance [online video] available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bq2ZCdvJWJ4 [accessed  23/3/19]

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The basic technique of a jazz turned in pirouette.
Howcast, 2012. How to Do Basic Turns | Jazz Dance [online video] available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpYZJf1p3SA [accessed 10/4/19]

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YUMMM Fried Apple Pie Tacos - Learn how to make them here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0qXjLt8qjI Watch more Jazz Dance Moves for Beginners videos: http://www.howcast.com/videos/501768-How-to-Do-Basic-Turns-Jazz-Dance I'm going to break down a couple of basic jazz dance terms for you. The first one is a pirouette. Here we go. You start with the preparation.

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barre work is warm up, stretch and prepare your muscles for jumping and all centre work. without barre in ballet it would create injuries by not warming up the correct muscles in order to dance.
Lazy Dancer Tips, 2017. Follow Along Barre for Beginners [online video] available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oas1pSDFxI [accessed 30/4/19]

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Follow Along Barre for Beginners | Lazy Dancer Tips

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1850- 1928
Unity dancing [online video] available at:
http://www.unitydancingschool.org.uk/ [accessed 27/4/19]

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One of the many pioneers within classical ballet.
John hall, 2015. George Balanchine - A Documentary [online video] available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDEo45bjYbw [accessed 3/3/19]

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by starting at the barre is allows us to warm up and stretch the relevant muscles needed to withstand centre work.

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coconutgroveballet, 2016. Ballet basics- Cechetti arabesques [online video] available at:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yjb_k076bgQ [accessed 16/3/19]

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How Cechetti revolutionised ballet into the 20th century.

Cecchetticat, 2015. The Physical Principles of Classical Ballet behind Cecchetti's Days of the Week [online video] available at:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jFETbbOoIs  [accessed 16/3/19]

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The Physical Principles of Classical Ballet behind Cecchetti's Days of the Week

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vnhsdance, (2008), 'Lester Horton Technique' [online video] available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=SGKClA27FI4 [accessed 24/4/19]
This is the technique that we study in our Contemporary lessons.

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Our jazz kick combination from Mr Needhams Luigi technique. This exercise requires extension, pulled up legs and also my back muscles in order to support my arms correctly.

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This was our turn combination from our first term in second year. in my pirouettes I struggle with spotting my head and holding my arms form my back to enable to be on my leg when turning. ( I can't show improvements due to my hamstring injury in my left leg).

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Use of flatbacks in Mr Needhams warm up. It is important that I keep everything in the correct alignment including the head.

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Commercial choreography
this routine doesn't have technique but requires precision, musicality and dynamics. however, I need to work on my precision with my movement due to being messy.

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Through rehearsal and refinement of set choreography our show piece includes execution of complex phrases, sections, transtitions and climaxes.

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The use of Mr Needham's Luigi inspired warm up is to prepare and warm of muscles for centre work and exercises throughout the class.

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Tondu Exercise
Video: 17/1/18
As this was last year I can clearly see that I have improved in the alignment of my body and general technical quality through my movement.

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During the Port De Bra exercise I need to make sure that my arms are correctly place and are in time with my legs during the plies.
Video: 17/1/18
Having trained core techniques for two academic years now I can see a massive difference in my plie and also the accuracy of my arm lines.

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In this image you can see that my flat back has improve due to taking the corrections given to me and also by using the mirror to see the positioning of my body.
Compare: image 2- 27/3/19
As you can see I understand my body alignment and have a stronger core that allows to hold me better than my first training.

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My weakness when in contemporary class is knowing the correct position of my flat back; also understanding that the position is also a stretch.
when executing my flat back position I need to ensure that my head and arms are parallel to the floor and that I have a constant stretch through this position.
image 1: 13/11/17

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when preparing for a pirouette I must make sure that I have a strong and wide 4th position with my arms and feet.
Video: 22/3/18
4th position is imperative to all jazz technique, it is required for the majority of movement also the basic foundation of pirouettes.

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The Horton technique is designed to correct the physical limitations within a dancer. the technique is made up of defined shapes, and for a dancer to be able to move through those shapes with energy and use of space. Therefore within this particular technique it is important to perform to the highest potential to get the best results with this style and to also progress within it not only as an art form but in a anatomical way.
“Horton’s technique isn’t limited to a concept of one or two movements and their contrasts,” Forsythe explains. The technique is dynamic and dramatic, develops both strength and flexibility, and works with an energy that is constantly in motion. The primary focus of many beginner-level Horton studies is creating length in the spine and hamstrings. There is also an emphasis throughout all levels on developing musicality and performance qualities.
http://www.dancespirit.com/horton-technique-2326036575.html

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In order to execute each of the 5 positions of feet you need to consider the main factors that make up each position such as; turned out hips and feet, tuck pelvis under, pull up through my thighs, straight back, engaged my core and back with the different arms positions, long neck, relaxed shoulders and hands.

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“I went home, I sat down, and I drew one line on a blank piece of paper. The body is a straight line and you can do everything with it. Then, there was a Life magazine photographer who was experimenting in the early 1950s by shooting a man holding two lamps, which he moved against a black background. When the photo was developed, all you saw were these curving lines of light. And I thought, ‘That’s the way the body should move.’ ” – Matt Mattox, on the beginnings of his dance style.