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In today’s session, we had a recorded Jazz assessment. I believe I have done well in this assessment and I am very confident in my jazz ability. I did however muddle up my feet during pas de bourre exercise leading to my confusion and my wanting to work on it. I worked on it a little during the session and I believe it is getting slightly better. Every other phrase I did went well and I am confident in how I delivered them. I want to improve on my pick up of new material and my delivery of phrases and the strength of my technique in order to fully form my jazz abilities and deliver jazz dances to the highest of my ability.

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In today’s session, we had a ballet assessment. This was recorded and I believe I did well in remembering, carrying out and executing the phrases and techniques. I feel as though I still can improve, but I am proud of what I have delivered today. I hope to improve my ballet ability in the following year and I hope that what I have done is enough to present my potential and ability.

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In today’s session, we had a session for the first time since the wrap up of the show. We once again tried to refresh our memories of the phrases in order to prepare ourselves for our upcoming ballet assessment. I believe I am picking up and remembering the choreography fairly quickly but I am lacking in terms of the strength and proper execution of technique. I desperately need to improve upon this before the assessment.

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In today’s session, we finalised the ball number for MFL. It has come together very nicely and I am remembering all of the aspects I have to execute during the number. I am very happy with how it has progressed. I hope it goes well in the actual performances and that stage nerves don’t affect it as much.

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In today’s session, we continued to run through all MFL numbers including the ball. Me and Lili’s spacing has been altered due to us not being able to perform the waltz circle properly. The circle has been made smaller and we are having a much easier time with it. I am still having to fill in for Monty for the promenade. The entire sequence is going very smoothly on my end and I believe it should be fully complete by next session.

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In today’s session, we continued to work through the ball with the people who were absent the previous lesson. I continued to work on my waltzing as I was lacking in my ability to do it properly in the last session. I believe I am gradually improving and I hope to have this sorted by our next session. My delivery of the diagonal section continues to be good. We added a section in where Monty and I switch places but Monty was not in so I filled in for both parts. Although I did not have to do it, I picked up on the promenade fairly quickly.

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In today’s session, we refreshed and ran through our regular phrases. We had not had ballet for some time due to the show and we needed the refresh in order to get ourselves back into our ballet phrases to deliver them to the best of our ability. I believe I was slow to remembering but did eventually figure out what I was meant to do. I would like to be able to fully remember the phrases so I can push myself further with them.

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I’m today’s session, we began choreographing the ball for our upcoming production of My Fair Lady. As I was portraying Higgins, I was not included in the other previously choreographed dance numbers. The ball is the only exception. I initially failed to grasp how to waltz in a circle. I did however grasp the diagonal section of the number very well and I am working to improve my waltzing in general as my footwork is lacking, I am forgetting to turn my head and my arm is not bent.

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In today’s session, we continued with our regular phrases. I am gradually improving my already passable deliveries of the phrases. I am forgetting to spot during châine turns which leads to me spinning out of the direct path of travel. I wish to fix this as soon as possible in order to properly execute this movement.

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In today’s session, we ran through our phrases. I slipped up on several occasions but overall I believe I am grasping the phrases well. I do need to improve the maintenance of straightening my legs as well as the turning out of my feet in order to improve my delivery of the phrases.

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In today’s session, we were introduced to a new phrase involving our arms that comes from Matt Mattox technique. I need to improve the strength in my arms for this movement as well as run through the phrase itself in order to fully understand how to carry it out. I currently do not know which arm positions are required.

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In today’s session, we ran through Don’t Rain on My Parade. I am beginning to improve with my delivery of the new choreography although my facial expressions are lacking and I should be emoting a bit more instead of visibly focusing on remembering the choreography.

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In today’s session, we continued practicing through our Mary Poppins number for Gala. I believe I am improving in terms of strengthening my arms and legs for the gestures on the “S U P E R…” section, although the constant focus on trying to remember the choreography is playing to the detriment of my singing capabilities. I wish to work on the choreography in order to make it so I can deliver this number to my greatest ability.

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In today's session, we began with our regular warm up before being introduced to circuits. I found these incredibly difficult at first and I wish to improve on this in the near future. We then did some corner work and continued to work on Don't Rain on My Parade. I believe I am doing well with the choreography and I am gradually beginning to improve. Following this, we started our MT class in which we practiced our Mary Poppins number. I am still weak when it comes to the gestures and I need to strengthen my arms when going through the movements.

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In today's session, we continued going through Graham techniques heavily focusing on contractions and releases. We also learned a movement phrase utilizing the previously mentioned skills. I believe I picked up on what was required from the phrase rather quickly and delivered it without forgetting any steps but the actions were out of time slightly and I am lacking the necessary depth that my movements require.
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In today’s session, we carried on with the development of our Graham exercises. I feel I am improving with my understanding of the techniques but I still falter when it comes to straightening my back and remembering to keep my feet off of the floor during exercises.
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In today's session, we continued with the Graham phrases involving contractions and releases. I feel I am getting better at the techniques and exercises with my contractions improving steadily as well as my maintenance of posture when it comes to straightening my back. However, when it comes to my back, I do still have a tendency to not straighten it properly which needs amendment as soon as I possibly can.
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In today's session, we were introduced to the techniques of Martha Graham. We learned various exercises used in a Graham technique class such as the contraction of the spine. We learned about contraction and release and applied it to some floor work exercises. I had a difficult time adjusting to the new techniques initially but I feel I am becoming familiar with it slowly. I hope to develop these skills and techniques in the near future to help aid my contemporary dance experience.
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In today's session, we warmed up by being put in groups and being told to partake in different movements. We added to the phrase which concluded the phrase as a whole. We performed the phrase in pairs and then by ourselves. My delivery of the phrase is improving but I still believe I can output more energy into the movements.
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We continued to work on Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. We polished up the bits we already came up with as well as adding new choreography.

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In today’s session, as opposed to doing our regular warmup, we did a circuit consisting of many exercises. I was not used to these activities and struggled heavily. We then continued to work through Don’t Rain On My Parade.

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In today’s session, we continued to run though a few phrases. The clip above shows our current iteration of the orange phrase. We have caught everyone who was unfamiliar with the phrase up to date.

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Video of contemporary phrase

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Gestures from “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”

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In todays session, online learning has made it so the assignment was to record our "Don't Rain On My Parade" routine. Due to a lack of space, I will add the recording of said routine once I have returned to college. I feel confident in my ability to perform it and I have memorised most of it.

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You are currently working at the following grades:

M1. P2. P3. P4. P5. P6 = overall Pass

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Unit 36 Developing Contemporary Dance Technique

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In this session we continued to run through the new section in the phrase as well as learning a new phrase which I grasped way quicker than I thought I would. In the middle of the orange phrase I proceeded to get kicked in the face by another member of my group however I persevered and finished the phrase.

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We learned a new section to the orange phrase involving a roll and a sliding movement. I found this difficult at first especially the roll as I found it difficult to stay on my shoulder.

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In this session we continued to work through our phrases due to Saydi being off college with covid.

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In this session Saydi was off so we continued to run through our phrases. We are working to refine our techniques and improve our understanding of certain movements.

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In today's contemporary session, Saydi was not in and we were overseen by Vicky. We ran through all our phrases and were given the advice to deepen our movements, keep our focal points consistent and to use up more space as opposed to being stuck in one spot. I would say I have improved on the deepening of movement and the use of focal points. However my use of space is not as improved. I hope to improve on this factor and to improve the phrases overall to be the best I can possibly output.

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In today's contemporary session, we split up into groups to work on each phrase. I am definitely improving on each but still have some issues with the third. Timing is the biggest of these issues as I find myself severely out of time with the music. Hopefully my timing can be improved by next week.

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In today's contemporary session, we continued to work upon both phrases as well as learning a third. The third phrase, like the others, was difficult to handle and was entirely footwork which I tend to struggle with. I hope to improve upon all three and especially the third over the coming weeks.

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In today's contemporary session, we learnt a new phrase as well as splitting up into groups and then coming all together to perfect the first one. The new phrase was difficult to begin with and was solely based around floorwork. I still feel as though I need to improve upon the first phrase and I definitely need to spend time with the second.

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In today's contemporary session, we continued to practice and improve the phrase by being split into groups therefore allowing us more room. In the arm swing section of the phrase, I need to improve on getting down lower as I swing my arms.

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In today's contemporary session, a new segment was added to the phrase. Like the initial segment, I found this one difficult to grasp at first but slowly found myself working towards improving it. We were also introduced to a new warm-up technique. Overall, I'd say I've improved upon the first segment of the phrase but still have much more to learn.

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In today's contemporary session, we were taught our first phrase. As a beginner to contemporary, I found the phrase slightly difficult to work with and many improvements such as my posture, straightening of legs during handstands and timing need mass amounts of improvement.

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Pros: My execution of certain routines has improved
Cons: I need to remember to point my feet and bend my legs when required

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Pros: I pushed myself as much as I could in the warmup
Cons: I need to improve my general fitness in order to make exercises such as burpees easier

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Pros: My translation of character into movement has improved
Cons: I am still slightly unsure of precise movements within certain sections

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Pros: My timings in the routine have improved as well as my understanding of the newer parts
Cons: I need to work on making my movements bolder

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Pros: I'm starting to improve on remembering routines and fixing my posture
Cons: I can improve on straightening my legs

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Pros: We ran through our Fame choreography again so I am starting to familiarise myself with it
Cons: I have been cast as my character and had to nearly completely rework my mannerisms. My character translating into movement needs more work once again

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Pros: I'm continuing to improve on the routine choreography
Cons: I need to focus on improving my balance during corner work

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Pros: I followed along as best I could to the instructions presented in the video
Cons: The video had a pace that was a bit fast for me

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Pros: Corner work and routine choreography have improved
Cons: New steps to the routine choreography were difficult to adjust to

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Pros: I talked through my character with a few others and took their advice in how I should portray the character
Cons: I still have more points to apply to the movement

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Pros: Arm position appears to be strengthening
Cons: Need to remember to straighten my legs and work on my posture

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Pros: I'm starting to grasp the choreography a bit more
Cons: I continue to struggle with translating character into my movements

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Pros: I tried my best during corner work and my comprehension of the warmup as well as the dance routine has improved slightly.

Cons: I definitely need to work on my balance and strengthening the position of my arms.

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Pros: Open to new ideas and strategies
Cons: Posture needs improvement and technique needs refinement

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Musical theatre rehearsal clip 3

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Musical theatre rehearsal clip

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Musical theatre rehearsal clip 2

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Pros: I put large amounts of effort into maintaining my character.
I was open to the choreography.

Cons: The choreography took me a while to get down.
Sometimes, focusing on the choreography inhibited my ability to maintain character.

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Pros: I tried to put as much effort as I could into the warm up and the routine itself.

Cons: I found it difficult to follow the warm up on several occasions.

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Pro 1: I hold high levels of enthusiasm that will help drive me to improve
Pro 2: I was open to new things
Con: As a first time learner, I was not particularly skilled in any way