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Mikaila was my partner.

In conclusion my goals this semester are to be fully present while balancing a applying and being double major and being in a spirit org. My performance history includes competition dance to choreographic festivals, to Angels MFA piece, and most recently A piece I performed with Zeitgeist Dance Theatre. I am excited this year because I finally get to perform and my goal is to be in a piece I identify with and pushes me to be more vulnerable. I am excited to dive into concert dance.

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1. What was exciting?

It was exciting to have a different format of audition where creativity is put first. I had never done the throw and catch audition format.

2. What was challenging?

It was challenging to remember gestures from the video. I tried my hardest, but it was a bit awkward for me to put together pieces that I picked up randomly.

3. How will this process make me grow?

It will make me grow by being open minded to different audition processes. It will also help me grow by trusting myself in collaborative work.

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1.What was exciting?

It was exciting to learn and audition in a style ive never done before. I liked using the bell anklet and the plates, I had never done an audition with props.

2. What was challenging?

It was challenging to have the confidence to use the props. I was worried of messing up or dropping the props.

3. How will this process make me grow

This process will make me grow by learning new styles and finding new rhythms in music. I also learned new footwork and coordination which was new to me.

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1.What was exciting?

It was exciting to learn from Makaila because I’ve never learned from her. I really like fast movement, so I enjoyed the audition.

2. What was challenging?

It was challenging to fracture the movement at first because it was so focused on getting the movement right. It was also challenging to not look down while fracturing the movement and creating.

3. How will this process make me grow

This process will make me grow by being creative and reordering and splitting up movement. It will also make me grow by connecting and being vulnerable with other people, because making eye contact while dancing is hard for me.

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1.What was exciting?

It was exciting to learn material that was new and not usual to my body and connect to it emotionally. It was also exciting to see how everyone interpreted the movement.

2. What was challenging?

It was challenging to use my focus in the piece. It was also challenging to know the fast direction changes

3. How will this process make me grow

This process will make me grow by not only thinking about the choreography but also the intention behind it. It will also help me grow into embodying the energy the choreography gives us.

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1.What was exciting?

It was exciting to learn more from Annie Laura since she taught a class during my contemporary last year. It was enjoyable to combine the indigenous music with contemporary dance.

2.What was challenging?

It was challenging to let go of the wight and trust the person catching me in the across the floor exercise. Another part that was challenging is the getting up and off the floor during the phrase.

3.How will this process make me grow?

This process will make me grow by further exploring dynamic and strong movement. It will also help me grow by learning about the native Caribbean and furthering my knowledge behind the movement I am doing.

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1.What was exciting?

It was exciting to dance with jazz music which I haven't done in a long time. It was also fun to do some Horton technique in the phrase taught.

2.What was challenging?

It was challenging to master the musicality since jazz music is so complicated. It was also challenging to conserve my energy.

3.How will this process make me grow?

This process will make me grow by growing my musicality. It will also challenge me by learning more about the spiritual background behind the piece's storyline.

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Q1: How have your expectations for this process been affirmed or challenged?

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Q1: How have your expectations for this process been affirmed or challenged?

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My expectation from this process were that Makaila's piece would be highly intentional, and these expectations have been affirmed. While learning and practicing choreography Makaila urges us to find our intention in every movement in order to be able to connect to the storyline of the dance, and in return connect more with the audience.

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Connect to Mikaila's piece because it focuses on storytelling.

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Makaila choreographs with the intention of making eye contact with the audience.

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Q2: What has been challenging to you in this process?

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Q2: What has been challenging to you in this process?

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What has been challenging to me in this process is it being a very exploratory choreographic model. I am used to someone telling me what steps to do, and how they should look or feel, but Makail approaches movement with much more freedom which has been eye opening.

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Makaila's choreographic process has opened my eyes to the possibilities of how one can choreograph.

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This picture represents the merging of choreographic boundaries, and how this process is merging what I thought someone being taught choreography should be like. Choreography with Makaila feel more cooperative.

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Q3: What has been a delight for you in this process?

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Q3: What has been a delight for you in this process?

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A delight for me in this process has been getting to know the rest of my cast and growing closer to all the people dance wise. I enjoy watching the people other people move, it inspires me.

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New friendships are developing through this choreographic process.

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My trust is growing within my cast.

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Through this process I have taught myself how to be patient. Patient with others but also being patient with myself when I don't grasp something right away. Another thing I have taught myself is to take it easy when I need to. Although it'd be great to always feel 100% in my body, it is an unrealistic expectation because my body does get tired.

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Through this process i have learned to pace myself and listen to my body.

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Through this process I have to remind myself that sometimes it's okay to take it easy.

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Q1:What have you learned from someone else in your cast and/or the choreographer/creative leaders of your project?

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Q1:What have you learned from someone else in your cast and/or the choreographer/creative leaders of your project?

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Something that I've learned from Wynter who is in my cast is to be easier on myself. She sees the way I am harsh on myself sometimes and reminds me that rehearsal is supposed to be a rough draft, and how it is about trial and error. Not about being perfect.

This song represents how I am good the way I am, and the way in which I show up to rehearsal, because I am always trying to put my best foot forward. . And it is okay that that is not perfect

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This is a quick reminder to myself that is okay not to be perfect.

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I chose this image because I've realized that perfection is an illusion that I try to reach. If I keep trying to reach something that is impossible what is the point of hyper focusing on it. I've learned to enjoy the journey instead.

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Q2:What connections are you making between this experience and other life experiences you are having?

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Q2:What connections are you making between this experience and other life experiences you are having?

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A connection that I am making between this experience and other life experiences that I am having is to be curious. During this process I've asked questions about what the intention behind movement and choreography is because I want to genuinely do the movement as what it is intended to be or feel like. I've carried this curiosity onto other aspects of my life like in my friendships, becoming more involved and curious about other people's lives. I have also been more curious about researching what I want to do with my double major in Public Relations, ways I can get involved in student organizations, and internships.

The magnifying glass represents being curious.

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Curious George was always asking questions and exploring, which represents how I am enjoying implementing curiosity into my life.

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This picture of a girl wondering, represents me beginning to settle into my questions and curiosities, and not being scared to ask questions.

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Q3: What's next for you in this process? What do you want to continue doing or manifest anew?

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Q3: What's next for you in this process? What do you want to continue doing or manifest anew?

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The next thing for me in this process is to perform with the whole intention and emotional vulnerability I have practiced throughout this process. What I want to continue doing is putting my intention in movement first, in order to perform as my most genuine self and convey the correct storyline.

This GIF represents how I've learned to be vulnerable throughout the choreographic process.

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This song represents how vulnerability results in me being more human in my dancing.

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This picture represents how simple it is to be human and how simple and bold it can make my movement.

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Q4: What have you contributed to the piece and to the realization of a creative community of caring, kickass artists?

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Q4: What have you contributed to the piece and to the realization of a creative community of caring, kickass artists?

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What I have contributed to the piece and a community of kickass artists is a sense of focus and fun.

This is a representation of how I can be fun in the rehearsal process.

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This eye represents how I can also contribute a focused energy to the rehearsal process.

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This song represents how fun is needed in the rehearsal process when things get hard.

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Now that I look back upon the process of bring in Makaila's piece, I am very proud of myself for the way I showed up to every rehearsal. I am especially proud of myself for putting as much effort as I could into very rehearsal.

This GIF represents that I gave my maximum effort when I could, especially by showing up to rehearsal everyday ready and focused.

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This GIF represents the way in which I showed up for myself and Makaila in rehearsals.

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This song represents how Makaila and my fellow castmates could rely on me to show up to rehearsal.

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Q2: How have your expectations for this process been affirmed or challenged?

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Q2: How have your expectations for this process been affirmed or challenged?

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My expectations for show week in general were pretty neutral I expected to not be as drained as I was. Now I know since experiencing a hefty two weeks of show that I need to better prepare my body and mind in order to be prepared to work hard on stage.

This GIF represents how I felt about going through a show again after the first week of constant shows.

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This song relates to the way that the 8 shows that I did felt like a constant cycle. But a cycle I enjoyed.

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This GIF captures the exhausting but accomplished feeling of getting through show week.

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I've taught myself that taking care of my body and resting during show week is vital for energy and movement quality when on stage.

This song represents how dancing on stage requires me to take care of my body in order to-do the best I can.

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This GIF reminds me to take care of myself in order to be the best version of myself physically and mentally.

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Thid Gif represents how vital relaxation was to my performance quality. I needed to balance work and rest.

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Q4: What's next for you in this process? What do you want to continue doing or manifest anew?

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Q4: What's next for you in this process? What do you want to continue doing or manifest anew?

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I think what's next for me in this process is to dive into other different choreographic and learning processes. Being a part for another dance concert makes me excited for change not only in my dance life but also my personal life. I want to continue working on the overall aspect of vulnerability when I'm dancing. Also, something I want to manifest is being present in every rehearsal in the process and possibly be a student choreographer in future shows.

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This song represents to me accepting change and reflecting upon my accomplishment of my first DRT show.

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This GIF represents being adaptable to new changes and being open and looking forward to new processes of DRT next semester.