PCD4007 Core Techniques 1 by Becki Caines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs Core Techniques en-us 2017-09-21 16:12:00 UTC 2026-02-20 20:45:18 UTC hello@padlet.com Turns - November rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/247661649 - Need to get foot higher on the knee in retiré
- Really pull up supporting leg
- Need to work on arms as I'm turning in jazz first]]> 2018-04-01 11:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/247661649 Turns - February rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/247662094 - improved with foot being higher o the knee
- arms still need work, arabesque line is too high 
- need to make sure I land turns in 4th with back heel down ]]> 2018-04-01 12:03:20 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/247662094 Frappe's - January rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/247664249 - Make sure the foot passes fully either size of the ankle on the doubles ]]> 2018-04-01 12:44:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/247664249 Tendus - January rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/247699945 - Could use the floor more (which is why I chose to do this class in socks as I find it easier to work on this in socks than in ballet shoes). 
- ensure there's no weight on big toe ]]> 2018-04-01 21:02:27 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/247699945 BALLET rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/247700146 2018-04-01 21:05:42 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/247700146 Rond de jambe - January rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/247704174 - Make sure working leg reaches right behind me before bringing it through first. Same with letting it reach right to the front before taking it around. ]]> 2018-04-01 22:11:04 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/247704174 Turns (practice excersize) - December rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/247780900 - Make sure foot is fixed to knee in retiré position 

I have started doing this exercise whenever I have the chance and want to practice turns and have noticed over time it has made a big difference and my turns have become a lot stronger and more consistent. ]]> 2018-04-02 12:30:56 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/247780900 JAZZ rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/247781606 2018-04-02 12:34:37 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/247781606 Adage - January rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/247784000 - focus on weight placement (balance near beginning) 
- work on presentation ]]> 2018-04-02 12:45:51 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/247784000 Flexibility progress rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/247785675 2018-04-02 12:53:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/247785675 rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/247785926 2018-04-02 12:54:28 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/247785926 rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/247786051 2018-04-02 12:54:54 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/247786051 rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/247786465 After formative assessments, I began to work harder on my flexibility since extension was one of my lowest marks. I've started to focus more on my splits to help with this. My right leg split has been flat for a long time however I have always struggled with my left leg, so I need to do some extra stretching to get it equal with my right.]]> 2018-04-02 12:56:46 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/247786465 Turns - December rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/247828743 - Keep arms strong
- Overall needs more attack ]]> 2018-04-02 15:07:26 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/247828743 Jazz combination - February rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/247839517  I can see from this video that my arms are only losing their strength during the turning section, particularly the saut de basque, therefore I need to make sure I'm extra aware of my arms whilst turning and not just thinking about my feet/legs.]]> 2018-04-02 15:37:01 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/247839517 CONTEMPORARY rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/247855846 2018-04-02 16:25:05 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/247855846 Jazz: Formative Assessment rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/249035514 2018-04-05 19:51:14 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/249035514 rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/249036547 Isolations - 60
Travelling - 63
Turns - 65
Extension - 56
Arm line - 60
Elevation - 60 
Retention - 62
Musicality and dynamics - 64
Performance and style - 56
Commitment and progress - 66]]> 2018-04-05 19:54:39 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/249036547 Flat backs - October rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/249037476 One of the main things I need to work on in contemporary is quality of movement as I often keep it too safe and plain. I need to use my face more and add some style into the excersize by exploring different textures and see what works.]]> 2018-04-05 19:57:22 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/249037476 Formative assessment rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/249307754 2018-04-06 17:14:18 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/249307754 rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/249308423 Barre work - 54
Adage/Port de Bra - 55
Pirouettes - 55
Petite Allegro - 54
Grand Alegro - 56
Retention skills/unseen material - 54
Anatomical awareness and use of correct muscles - 55
Commitment and progression - 68 ]]> 2018-04-06 17:16:16 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/249308423 16/1/18 rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/249309710 2018-04-06 17:19:49 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/249309710 Working to improve performance rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/249311471 Since fridays contemporary classes are more about trying different choreography, I use this to try to work on my performance/quality of my movement. From watching the 2 videos below I think I could definitely try to be more experimental and work on the textures of my dancing.]]> 2018-04-06 17:24:36 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/249311471 rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/249312366 2018-04-06 17:27:00 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/249312366 Tendus - April rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251778279 - Using the floor more (but could still use it more)
- No longer have weight on big toe]]> 2018-04-14 10:03:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251778279 rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251779667 REBECCA CAINES
Student number - 1705868
Date of submission - 16th April 2018
]]> 2018-04-14 10:24:42 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251779667 Frappes - April rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251783736 - Improved, foot is now getting right behind and in front of the supporting leg.
- Make sure foot is fully pointed after striking the floor ]]> 2018-04-14 11:28:41 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251783736 Rond de jambe - April rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251790145 - improved the shape of the rond de jambe]]> 2018-04-14 13:00:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251790145 rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251792797 Before starting this course in September I had never previously done any ballet, so I focussed throughout the year slightly more on that than jazz and contemporary which I've done before. ]]> 2018-04-14 13:42:53 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251792797 Adage - April rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251796117 - Improved weight placement 
- Devloppé is higher 
- presentation/confidence improving slightly 
- Need to make sure arms come through first before arabesque ]]> 2018-04-14 14:25:41 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251796117 Leaps - October rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251797086 - Make sure feet hit fifth in gallop
- More height
- Lift more with body, reach with arms]]> 2018-04-14 14:38:43 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251797086 Leaps - April rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251797337 - Elevation improved
- Hitting 5th on the gallop
- Arms stronger, need to neaten them up in between leaps, bringing them into first]]> 2018-04-14 14:42:33 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251797337 rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251799043 2018-04-14 15:04:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251799043 rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251800355 2018-04-14 15:19:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251800355 rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251800606 2018-04-14 15:22:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251800606 Turns - April rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251801057 - Arms are stronger
- Could still have more attack ]]> 2018-04-14 15:27:41 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251801057 rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251801964 2018-04-14 15:39:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251801964 Kicks - April rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251802507 - Left leg improved 
- Arms are stronger]]> 2018-04-14 15:45:56 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251802507 rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251802665 2018-04-14 15:47:49 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251802665 13/4/18 rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251802756 Left leg - almost/pretty much flat]]> 2018-04-14 15:48:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251802756 Right leg rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251802883 2018-04-14 15:50:08 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251802883 Left leg rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251802902 2018-04-14 15:50:20 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251802902 Kicks - December rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251803720 - Ensure supporting leg is pulled up
- Work on left leg flexibility]]> 2018-04-14 15:59:51 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251803720 rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251804201 2018-04-14 16:06:04 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251804201 Flat backs - April rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251828534 I think i've improved slightly in this video in terms of my performance, but definitely still hold back as I often worry about trying to perform it too much and then not doing the excersize correctly/demonstrating the right things, potentially losing me marks in an assessment, so I need to find that balance. ]]> 2018-04-14 22:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251828534 Pliés rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251829146 Again, I think I'm making more attempt here to perform the excersize more but still hold back out of fear of sacrificing the technique so this is something I need to continue to work on leading up to assessments. ]]> 2018-04-14 22:53:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251829146 Formative assessment - self evaluation 9/1/18 rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251829352 Looking at the videos from december's assessments, I think the main things I need to improve are adage, port de bra and petite allegro, as well as performance. Being new to ballet I definitely find these the hardest aspects of it, and I think once I improve and my confidence increases, it'll help my performance too. I need to be more aware of my arms and become more familiar with all of the arm positions because I often get confused with them. I also need to practice petit allegro more in my own time as when we do it slow in lessons I can manage it, but when we speed it up I struggle both with retention and keeping the correct technique. ]]> 2018-04-14 22:59:08 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251829352 Formative assessment - self evaluation 9/1/18 rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251829480 I was happy with how I did in my jazz assessment but can definitely see several areas that need work. My extension needs improving so I want to begin working on my left leg flexibility as that's my weaker leg. I need to stretch more out of uni hours as I'll never get it caught up to my right leg without doing extra split practice myself.]]> 2018-04-14 23:03:10 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251829480 Formative assessment - self evaluation 9/1/18 rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251830305 Watching back the videos, I could tell that stylistic interpretation was definitely the main thing I needed to work on. As well as this, I could also travel more and improve on my transference of weight. I want to try to be more aware of these things in particular moving on to the 2nd half of the year and hopefully will improve by June assessments. I need to push the boundaries more performance-wise rather than leaving each excersize so plain. ]]> 2018-04-14 23:17:22 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251830305 rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251880327 I also, like in ballet, want to work more on my performance. The jazz we learn is based on the work of dancer, teacher and choreographer Matt Mattox. His style is known more as 'free style movement' because 'the dancer is "free" to express what is in his soul and also "free" of alliegance to any one particular style of dance". [1] (Boross, 2014, p.122). Because of this I know I can explore performance-wise easier than I can in ballet where everything is a lot more exact. ]]> 2018-04-15 13:02:38 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251880327 Bibliography rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251880468 1: Boross, B. 2014, "“Free Style” Jazz Dance of Matt Mattox" in University Press of Florida, page 122.

2. Paskevska, A. 1988;1992;, Both Sides of the Mirror: The Science and Art of Ballet, 2nd edn, Dance Horizons, US.

3. Paskevska, A. 2005;2004;, Ballet Beyond Tradition, 1st edn, Routledge Ltd, London.

4. Bourgeononline, (2006). The Horton Technique [online] Availbale at: http://bourgeononline.com/2006/12/the-horton-technique-by-diana-dinerman/ [accessed 14/4/18]

5. Heil, J. 2016, "Exercises in Discipline and Freedom? The Graham Technique", Dance Chronicle, vol. 39, no. 2, pp. 123-152.
]]> 2018-04-15 13:04:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251880468 rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251902158 To work on my petite allegro I should focus on my weight placement/transference as this is where I struggle, for example when doing glissade jete to either side. "The ability to transfer weight makes the difference between a tense, jerky excecution and a flowing, controlled one" (Paskevska, 1988, p106) [2], so I need to think about exactly where my weight needs to be at all times.]]> 2018-04-15 16:18:10 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251902158 rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251945180 Working on my arms would also help me, since 'the arms are used to ensure that the distribution of weight provides a safe and balanced landing' (Paskevska, 2005, p. 122) [3], focussing more on the arms may help me with the overall steps in petit allegro, rather than make it more difficult which is what it feels like.

]]> 2018-04-15 22:35:20 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251945180 rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251951173 2018-04-15 23:38:37 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251951173 Reflection on year rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251958618 Overall I'm very happy with the progress I've made in ballet considering I had no experience in it at all before September. I have grown in confidence including with petit allegro which is probably my weakest and least confident area of ballet. This confidence has also helped me begin to develop my performance which hopefully will lead to a successful assessment in May.]]> 2018-04-16 00:45:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251958618 September rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251959721 This video is from the very first week of the year and I feel as though I started off quite strong. I can definitely tell from this video that performance is something that's lacking for me, however my dynamics are on the stronger side. My technique needs refining a bit as it's been a few years since I last did jazz, but I feel confident about the year at this point. ]]> 2018-04-16 00:54:49 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251959721 Jazz combination 2 - February rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251961109 - arms and dynamics strong (except during saut de basque, need to focus on arms as well as feet and legs)
- leg leg kick improved height ]]> 2018-04-16 01:06:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251961109 Reflection on year rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251961987 I feel like contemporary is the area I improved in the least over the year, but still definitely feel like I have progressed. I feel much more confident with it than I was to start with as contemporary isn't and has never been a strong style for me. I think I dance stronger and with more style than I did to start with as I've grown in confidence throughout the year. However I do still feel like I hold back, sometimes without realising, so I want to try to get past this for end of year assessments. ]]> 2018-04-16 01:13:35 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251961987 Word count - 1486 rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251962397 2018-04-16 01:17:40 UTC https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/251962397 rebeccacaines https://padlet.com/rebeccacaines/ezd19ifaynfs/wish/252211410 The main style of contemporary we use is the technique of Amercian dance innovator Lester Horton. His technique involves "long combinations of phrases designed to ensure protection and maximum efficiency of the body’s capabilities, for example the Hinge and Balance Studies." (Dinerman, 2006) [4]. It is also influenced by Martha graham who's arguably was the most important practitioner of contemporary dance. Her technique "celebrates movement rather than sta- tionary pose: being, doing, changing, and becoming." (Heil, 2016) [5]

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