https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y en-us 2018-04-02 19:56:22 UTC 2024-08-12 10:35:40 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Folder.png court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/194890863 BARRE WORK - BALLET
Key things to think about:
Pull up - elongate and lengthen the space between the bottom rib and pelvis.
Turn out - from the hip, squeezed not tucked, ribs in, chest lifted to ceiling, don't arch spine.
Articulation - massaging the floor with feet, don't roll, keep little toes on the floor.
Over turning - if your feet are rolling out it means you're over turning out. Turn in a little bit - important for jumping later off the barre.
Sickling - always think about pointing feet from big toe to avoid sickling. press heels into the floor.]]> 2017-10-07 09:22:09 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/194890863 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/247924535 PIROUETTES - JAZZ
In pirouettes, I noticed my arms were too low and that I don't always fully hit retire position, which is evident in my formative results for ballet and jazz see sources 9 & 10. Going back to basics and simply going from preparation then up into the pirouette position will allow me to really acknowledge and focus where I can make small adjustments. ]]> 2018-04-02 19:57:19 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/247924535 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/247924768 ARM LINES - JAZZ
Our assessment focussed on line and key techniques. It involved our port de bras coordinated arm lines from 1-10, on a spring ball change. I needed to focus more on staying low in jazz fourth during travelling steps, and rotating from the torso on moves which require a spiral movement.]]> 2018-04-02 19:58:38 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/247924768 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/247925424 ISOLATIONS - JAZZ
Within our classes we heavily based our training on the techniques of Jack Cole and Matt Mattox.  the combined techniques of Mattox and Cole emphasised isolated body movements, and we utilized the use of isolation within our warm up exercises, as well as in routines and combinations. Here shows part of our warm up using isolations involving our head, shoulders, and ribs, used for our formative assessment

]]> 2018-04-02 20:01:15 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/247925424 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/247925629 ROUTINE EXAMPLE - JAZZ
We took influence from Jack Cole in this short routine from earlier on the year. We used Cole’s unique style which ‘is typified by huge leaps from deep pliés, rapid direction changes, long knee slides, syncopation and isolations of the head, arms and fingers’ (Rizzuto, 2013), which is evident in this combination. However, it’s clear that my arm lines aren’t very clean, and a lot of my moves don’t have a distinct beginning or ending. Exercises like our 1-10 arm lines, and the warm up exercises will allow my upper body to gain strength and practise accurate alignment, which can then be applied within a performance situation.

]]> 2018-04-02 20:02:01 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/247925629 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/247926140 FLEXIBILITY
My flexibility has significantly improved since I started in September especially my left leg. Constant stretching during class and at home aided this. Here shows my left, right, and box splits, and if you refer to source 20, my improvement is also noticeable in my grande battement exercise in ballet.

]]> 2018-04-02 20:03:58 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/247926140 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/247926522 RESISTANCE 
This is showing that these two different shapes only appear to be different because of the movement from the waist. The resistance needed to hold the arms in this position and show the dynamics should come all the way from the back and abdominal muscles. The locked diagonal arm line stays the same and the break from the waist changes the shape. ]]> 2018-04-02 20:05:26 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/247926522 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/247927538 MATT MATTOX CLASS
Below shows an example of Matt Mattox choreography. This routine is filled with sharp arm lines and precise head movements, both of which we have engaged with during our jazz classes.]]> 2018-04-02 20:09:42 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/247927538 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/249406627 USE OF CONTRACTION
The use of contraction is relevant in both styles jazz and contemporary. Within contemporary, Martha Grahams technique focus' on contraction, and we have used this throughout our contemporary classes. I have learnt that each contraction must come from within your core, and that it's not just a curvature of the spine, which was how I first executed each contraction. The curve must come from the initial contraction of the core. ]]> 2018-04-07 08:49:54 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/249406627 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/249409306 MARTHA GRAHAM TECHNIQUE
Please engage with this short excerpt from Beginning Modern Dance discussing Graham's technique.]]> 2018-04-07 09:31:15 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/249409306 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/249411226 BALLET GLISE
Here shows a video of our glise barre exercise, used to warm up our feet ready for petite and grande allegro. From this video, I noticed that I'm not fully stretching my feet all the time. To improve this, refer to source 31 showing simple home exercises I can practise to try to improve my feet.]]> 2018-04-07 09:57:20 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/249411226 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/249990862 IMPROVING MOBILITY IN THE FEET
Throughout all of my core techniques, one thing I've noticed I need to improve on is fully stretching my feet. Here shows simple exercises I have been performing at home in order to improve the amount of movement in my feet. 

]]> 2018-04-09 18:50:33 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/249990862 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/249994367 CONTEMPORARY ROUTINE
After our formative assessment, I was told that I hadn't progressed much from when I started. This made me realise I need to push myself, and make each movement stronger, cleaner, and more dynamic. Since then, I have come out of my comfort zone and pushed each movement, even if that means going wrong once or twice. Here is a clip of our new assessment routine, where I am now extending each movement to the fullest.

]]> 2018-04-09 18:56:50 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/249994367 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/250002129 GRANDE BATTEMENT
Since my flexibility has improved, I find grande battement excerises a great way to put my flexibility to practise. On the first side of the barre showed below, I am corrected on my arms, and how they move up and down throughout the exercise, instead of being strong. I apply this correction on the second side and really focus on holding my arms through latissimus dorsi to make them secure.]]> 2018-04-09 19:11:31 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/250002129 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/250441312 LEAPS
My leaps have improved since September. When I started, I struggled to get the back leg high as well as the front one. To improve this, repeating exercises like this one have enabled me to have much more power to push off with, from just relying on my legs and nothing else, thus being able to improve the height of the back leg. To improve I need to relax my arms more, instead of them being so stiff, thus achieving correct alignment.]]> 2018-04-10 18:42:48 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/250441312 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/250445129 ADVANCING IN LEAPS
In September, I had very little knowledge on how to correctly perform any other form of leap besides the standard develope leap. Now, through repetition in and out of classes, I was able to acknowledge the feeling of a scissor leap. Starting off small, and gradually building up the height of the leg has enabled me to perform the motion of a scissor leap. To improve I need to work on my left leg, by doing the same gradual build up of height. Also I need to work on the height of my back leg and ensure I'm keeping my body upright.]]> 2018-04-10 18:49:42 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/250445129 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/250450387 ELEVATION
Relating back to my formative results for jazz, one of my areas of strength is my elevation. From previous training, and leg exercises like squats and lunges, I have been able to build a considerable amount of leg power, being able to show good elevation.]]> 2018-04-10 18:59:43 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/250450387 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/250468037 Matt Mattox - Freestyle Jazz
Please engage with chapter 17 (pages 119-124), of this book which describes a bit more about  Mattox and his technique. ]]> 2018-04-10 19:39:53 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/250468037 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/250479074 Lester Horton Technique
The Horton technique is frequently used within our contemporary classes. This clip is an example of an advanced type of strength and technique required to achieve the balances shown. These are similar (but more advanced), to the work we are learning in class.]]> 2018-04-10 20:12:51 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/250479074 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251719093 JAZZ FOURTH
Below shows an example of correct posture in jazz fourth position. I have learnt that I need to keep low, and image my feet being in a box shape (wide and deep), rather than a rectangle (narrow and deep). I need to ensure I'm hitting this position when a low jazz fourth is required.]]> 2018-04-13 19:54:57 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251719093 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251720241 "In starting a turn, it is usually effective, although not always aesthetically acceptable, to rotate the arms in the direction of the turn while the torque is being exerted against the floor. In this “windup,” the arms absorb much of the rotational momentum while the body is in a position that makes possible the effective use of the feet for continuing to exert torque"]]> 2018-04-13 19:59:16 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251720241 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251733866 "Today's dancers are versatile: ballet dancers work with modern dance choreographers, modern dancers study ballet, and jazz and theatre dancers are required to be proficient in multiple techniques. To be employable, dancers must train in numerous techniques and be capable of instantly absorbing the unique movement characteristics of any choreographer, regardless of form or style of dance"]]> 2018-04-13 21:03:01 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251733866 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251736541 KICKS
When performing kicks in any direction, flexibility is definitely important however control is essential. Now with my flexibility improving, I need to work on controlling my leg as it's lowered down. To improve this, core strength exercises like crunches and plank increase core stability, hence creating a firm torso meaning the leg can be controlled on it's descent.]]> 2018-04-13 21:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251736541 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251737451 "Proper extension is measured with a straight standing leg, proper alignment and placement of the upper body, an un-hiked up hip, and a correctly pointed foot all while being able to maintain the position in complete control without moving for roughly 4 seconds"]]> 2018-04-13 21:32:26 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251737451 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251737836 PERFORMANCE
An area I definitely need to work on in my performance in all genres. As shown in my formative results (sources 9 and 10), my performance and stylistic qualities are poor. I've realised I focus too much on what my body should look like, and not think about my face. I need to make a conscious effort to use my eyes much more when performing, and I need to try and use my face in relation to the music as if I were having a conversation. Not just a blank expression.]]> 2018-04-13 21:35:11 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251737836 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251738321 TRAVELLING AND SPACIAL AWARENESS
These two aspects go hand in hand, for the majority of the time we're required to travel in all genres, and not just dance on one spot. This can be achieved in many ways including staying low in a deep jazz fourth, travelling set jumps in grande allegro, or using floor work in contemporary are just three examples. However, without appropriate spatial awareness movements and combinations can quickly become messy and lose technique. I've learnt that I can't always guarantee that I will have enough space, if so, I need to determine whether to shorten or extend my length of travel depending on my surroundings.]]> 2018-04-13 21:40:38 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251738321 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251739263 PICK UP AND RETENSION
From September, my pick up skills and my retention have progressed. I now have the knowledge to be able to really concentrate when a move or sequence is demonstrated, and give myself time to work it out for myself instead or looking and others or asking the teacher straight away. This makes my brain work much harder, meaning the more I do it, the quicker I become at picking up. In hand, my retention will improve, as constantly figuring things out for myself and developing movement memory will aid me in remembering combinations or movements another time. I still need to improve on my pick up and retention in ballet the most, as this is the genre I have the least knowledge in.]]> 2018-04-13 21:49:58 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251739263 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251740817 JAZZ TENDUS
Below shows our jazz tendu warm up exercise with coordinated arms and adding a contraction. I need to articulate my feet more in each tendu by using the pressure through the floor.]]> 2018-04-13 22:06:38 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251740817 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251741075 BALLET TENDUS
Relating to my jazz tendus on source 6, likewise I need to articulate my feet much more. The foot exercises on source 31 will help with this, by enhancing mobility in my feet.]]> 2018-04-13 22:10:26 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251741075 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251741982 FLAT BACK EXERCISE
During this exercise, I perform each flat back with correct alignment and posture. I could improve this technique by extending each arm line even further, creating a reach effect within each movement. ]]> 2018-04-13 22:26:26 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251741982 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251743735 “In the classroom the mirror takes the place of the audience. The dancer's attention is always drawn to her own reflection in order to check, adjust, and correct her poses. But the reliance on the mirror must not interfere with epaulement and body positions, which add subtle yet important shades to the execution of all steps.”

]]> 2018-04-13 22:55:42 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251743735 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251785862 JAZZ FORMATIVE RESULTS
Please engage with my results from my formative jazz exam in semester 1.]]> 2018-04-14 11:55:40 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251785862 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251785962 BALLET FORMATIVE RESULTS
Please engage with my results from my formative ballet exam in semester 1.]]> 2018-04-14 11:57:25 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251785962 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251786015 Student Name:
Courtney Holland]]> 2018-04-14 11:58:42 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251786015 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251786066 Student Number:
1707116]]> 2018-04-14 11:59:45 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251786066 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251915686 "The basis of good classical ballet placing is correct stance, with the shoulders relaxed and in line with the hips; the hips in line with the knees and the knees in line with the feet. The head is erect, the spine well extended and both legs equally rotated outwards in the hip sockets"]]> 2018-04-15 18:13:27 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251915686 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251922803 "In general, people jump higher, turn more times, have more stamina, and are stronger, faster, and more flexible today than their forbearers. This is partly due to our increased knowledge and its application about better diets, dietary supplements, injury prevention and therapies, and more scientific training methods for both athletes and dancers"]]> 2018-04-15 19:08:31 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251922803 court_holland https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251927410 2018-04-15 19:44:42 UTC https://padlet.com/court_holland/2s4yh038in8y/wish/251927410