https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5 Milly Parkinson - tracking me personal development and evidence of progression! en-us 2018-12-10 07:59:47 UTC 2026-01-24 07:35:07 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Hearts.png millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/297808047 I did research on the theatre practitioner Horton and I found out some very interesting information about his early influences, training,career and achievements and also had a look at his own technique he developed. I know now that he wanted his technique to not be restricted like his classical training was.]]> 2018-10-28 21:17:45 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/297808047 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/298161639 This is the Cardio workout from commercial class and I was very pleased as I feel like I have improved so much in stamina and strength as I did this all without stopping and stamina and strength was my weekness as I have never trained as hard before. My progression is vital as in the industry I should have good stamina to maintain energy in rehearsals and shows as they are very long and you are expected to keep up. Strength is essential in Contemporary as you are expected to to hold positions and have good control to make the movements strong and aesthetically pleasing. ]]> 2018-10-29 17:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/298161639 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/298164218 I stretched at home as I need to work on my flexibility and I know you have to put a lot of individual work in so I did an hour of stretch. I held each position for more than 40seconds as it only becomes effective after this time. Flexibility is important as it makes lines and alignment look so much better which would be more impressive for a audience. This will make me stand out in an audition and would make me  more employable. It will give me more range on movement .]]> 2018-10-29 17:31:45 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/298164218 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/298204092 Every lesson we do our coccyx balances and I have seen an amazing transformation throughtout the lessons as I have become stronger and have Improved. This is a great exercise as it really tests and builds core strength which is fundamental for all styles as it gives you balance and control. This will allow you to hold movements and change position smoothly and will make you look strong as a dancer which will really allow you to the execute the choreography properly so therefore will mean you are more employable in the industry as you will be able to do pirouette and have good dynamics.]]> 2018-10-29 18:30:11 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/298204092 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/298207120 This is an exercise using contractions and flat backs which really works the back and this is good as the back is a promenant part of Contemporary. This floor exercise is a Graham technique. I was praised as I really elongated my back outwards and Nahum told me to remember to lift my head back as a contract and to keep my head in line as I go into my flatback and you can see me applying this correction here and I will practice this for systematic repetition in order to build muscle memory so I do it better each time.]]> 2018-10-29 18:34:51 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/298207120 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/298214247 I spent time at home and during free college periods going through the exercises. This meant that I could really familiarise myself with the exercise allowing my class to move on and progress to focus on other elements. This is one example of me practising a exercise. This is a video of me practicing my fortification as I really needed to work on this. I belive you can see an improvemt from my initial video as I was able to hold a steady position as my understating and execution of weight distribution was a lot better so therefore my newly improved  strength was able to balance and maintain the positions throughout the rotation. It shows my good response to feedback and therefore capacity to improve as I have taken what Nahum told me and have worked on it. My head is in line in the flatback showing I have built muscle memory. These skills are good as it shows my passion and determination and makes me someone more people would want to work with.]]> 2018-10-29 18:46:35 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/298214247 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/298220108 This is me practicing my Lateral T. There is a clear improvement as I was able to her a lower and more accurate and therefore effective T position. I was able the hold it for a lot longer aswell showing my increase in strength and showing I have control in my leg. I let my body take my leg and also performed a lot more masking the bounces dynamic and dramatic and by lifting up at the end of the T to really get a feeling of sustain and breathe which is a focal point of this style and something Nahum told us to achieve. I also tried to ensure that my technique was good as to be a successful working dancer in any style, you are required to have prestine technique. I ensured to engage my leg muscles and really pull up and lengthen. I went up and over to really maximise the stretch and ensured my alignment was righ and this is key in Horton technique.]]> 2018-10-29 18:56:37 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/298220108 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/298231244 One of my weaknesses was my point and my peer helped me by telling me to do this at home to really work the feet and improve the stretch as this will make my lines a lot neater and visually pleasing whilst also giving me stronger feet. This is needed as in triplets you have to really go through the metatarsles.]]> 2018-10-29 19:14:34 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/298231244 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/298234194 Flexibility is something very vital in Contemporary and I have continued to work on this. I have worked with my bands at home to increase the range of movement in my hip joints which will help with laterals to make them really dynamic and impressive.]]> 2018-10-29 19:19:43 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/298234194 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/298457386 This is a Horton exercise which is clearing shown by the exact lines and laterals achieved. This is the video of a combination of our all the lateral and flat back swings we have learned throughout the course of our unit so far. We started of with the simple flat back swings then as we improved we learned the newer versions and this shows we have progressed as a year as we perfected and retained the original version allowing us to move on to higher more challenging things. In the video you can seem that I have aimed to get the suspend and release by bringing the flat back to a slightly higher level giving me room to capture the feeling is breathe and I then threw the weight away as I did the swing which added drama and performance quality to the piece which shows how I have improved as I was initially just focusing on getting the correct placement however now I am comfortable and have a deeper and wider understating of the exercise I am able to work on dynamics and this will help me in the industry because you have to perform the choreography you are given inst we than just doing the moves.]]> 2018-10-30 12:49:15 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/298457386 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/308538707 I used my independent study time during my college time table to stretch. We did the stretch routine from our commercial class as it really works the hips and muscle. We ensured we stretched for more than 40 seconds as it’s after this time that the muscles really start to engage and the stretch becomes effective. I was able to get a good right leg split which is much closer that I was at the start of our term. This shows me working to improve my flexibility.]]> 2018-11-27 21:06:40 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/308538707 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/308664311 Here I practiced the position you aim to achieve during the Paul Taylor release swings as I was unable to achieve this position when we first learned the exercise. I really leaned over imagining I was looking over a cliff like Nahum told me to. You can see my arms are in line with my foot and my back is curved. I will continue to practice as I should curve my back even more.]]> 2018-11-28 08:35:20 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/308664311 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/308664989 This is me today in my right leg splits. This is the furthest I have ever got down showing that my stretching is effective and is paying off. Today I was able to lift my arms to increase the stretch. I was able the sit in the middle of my hips and keep my hips in line. I now need to work on my left leg so they are both mobile and flexible.]]> 2018-11-28 08:38:10 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/308664989 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/308834471 Here we did coccyx balances which really tested our balance and our control which are vital in the industry for making your moves look strong and clean which would be aesthetically pleasing  for a audience. This also helped our core strength and allowed us to build this up which will help us to hold movements and use dynamics.]]> 2018-11-28 15:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/308834471 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/308836228 Here I practiced a contemporary warm up that combines various elements including our roll downs and allows us to build are arm and core strength which will allows me to really hold my arms which will support my movements and will create clean lines.]]> 2018-11-28 15:27:27 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/308836228 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/310056137 This is when I first started and my flat back was not at a good position. My back wasn’t strong enough and my head wasn’t in line meaning it wasn’t a effective position suitable to the technique.]]> 2018-12-01 12:59:27 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/310056137 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/310056225 I asked my Grandma to help me by holding my hands and pulling me slightly forward as this allowed my lower back to straighten and brought my weight forward allowing me to rise. She also gave me feedback stating If my head as in line or not. This was very helpful and we continued to work on this together.]]> 2018-12-01 13:01:21 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/310056225 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/310056758 This is a few weeks later from my original flat back photo and I have now been able to reach a good flat back position all by meself and my progression is shown as I have a completely flat back at a 90° table top angle with my head in line I was praised for my progress in class. Now I just need to work on going up and over during the exercise.]]> 2018-12-01 13:08:40 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/310056758 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/310148458 This is my side tilt from the day we started the contemporary unit and I am very unhappy with this as it shows a lack of movement and mobility in my hips meaning a lack of flexibility and flexibility is vital in the industry because it allows you to execute choreography and create dynamic sharp and impressive lines that will shock the audience. I therefore need to set out more time to stretch at home and during training time. I will hold each stretch for more than 40 seconds as Nahum told me this is how long it takes for a stretch to become effective.]]> 2018-12-02 11:46:44 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/310148458 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/310148802 This is my side tilt during the October half term. I have worked extremely hard during class allowing my teachers to push and challenge me to hold deep stretches through the pain. My teachers have praised me on how much I have come on in terms of flexibility which shows my hard work is paying off. I have taken advantage of warm up and stretch time in class and have worked really hard at home . I can still however see that I have a long way to go still and will continue to stretch more (focusing more on my left as this is my weaker side) and I will start to do more challenging stretches and hold them for longer as I improve to get the optimum stretch and increase my flexibility even further rapidly.]]> 2018-12-02 11:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/310148802 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/310149008 Starting shockout I know that I need to work extremely hard on my flexibility as I haven’t been pushed in my previous training and therefore need to catch up and work really hard. This is my right leg split upon starting. I need to stretch every night and sit in splits lifting my knee off to allow my weight to push me down.]]> 2018-12-02 11:54:05 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/310149008 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/310347313 This is split as of the 1/12/18 and I was able to increase the stretch by leaning forward over my leg. This is really good for my right. I now need to really put work into my left leg to bring tho to a equilibrium as a one sided dancer will not be employed in the industry and in an audition the choreographer could choreography on either side and I want to be prepared as you will look weak or you are only flexible on one side.]]> 2018-12-03 11:16:52 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/310347313 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/310349114 I found a studio and used good time management to practise during my spare time. This is my lateral T. I have improved so much as I am able to take my body and use this weight to bring my leg up. I ensured I really pushed my heel forward and imagined I was being pulled from both sides and Nahum told me this would really help me achieve a balanced centre. I used my core strength and pulled up from my hip to ensure I have good alignment. I am proud with this as my T is a lot flatter like a table top which is what the aim of the exercise is. My strength allows me to hold this now.]]> 2018-12-03 11:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/310349114 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/310384283 Here are our JOAN SKINNER leg swings on the floor and I belive I am very good at this exercise. I really swing my leg when we should and ensure the swing goes through frog each time. When going into the fetus position I really make my body curl into the smallest shape possible. I really work and stretch out the back in this exercise and create extremes of micro and macro I’m terms of shape.]]> 2018-12-03 13:24:39 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/310384283 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/312851592 This is a video of me practising my contractions in class. I really arch my back pulling my naval right back to create a curve and I pull my head up as I do the contraction. I do need to carry on practising this as I need to really pull my head up even more and I need to work on strengthening my back in order to get a lower flat back.]]> 2018-12-10 11:02:51 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/312851592 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313366937 2018-12-11 13:05:03 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313366937 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313367159 Milly Parkinson - Developing Contemporary Dance Technique Assessment ]]> 2018-12-11 13:05:41 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313367159 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313367551 My Individial Taylor Research]]> 2018-12-11 13:06:41 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313367551 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313368054 2018-12-11 13:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313368054 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313368525 2018-12-11 13:09:15 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313368525 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313369554 2018-12-11 13:11:33 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313369554 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313370198 This week I worked on my contemporary freestyle during ILP. This was very beneficial as it allowed me to practice my freestyle which is vital in the industry as in an audition you will be expected to do this in order to really show yourself off and so choreographer can see how you move and how you express yourself off. Many choreographers such as WAYNE MCGREGOR ask members to freestyle and use this improvisation as inspiration when creating piceces. It was also an effective thing to do because it meant that I was able to really apply for me technique that I have learned in this unit into a real choreographic situation as it made my execution look really good which would be aesthetically pleasing.]]> 2018-12-11 13:13:16 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313370198 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313370787 Today we learned the dance for our assessment and we videod this show we could rehearse at home. I believe I picked up the choreography very quickly which is a good skill to have because in the industry you will be expected to learn mass amounts or choreography in small amounts of time and you need to learn it to be able to progress and clean it. I belive I applied all the technique I have learned very well however I belive to improve I need to work on showing good dynamics and really using my expressive skills to perform and project as if this was on stage, the audience are far away and they all need to see clearly what you are doing.]]> 2018-12-11 13:14:54 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313370787 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313371528 I used a spare studio to practice achieving my correct and effective flat back Position. I really pulled my stomach back and lifted my head as Nahum asked us to.]]> 2018-12-11 13:16:47 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313371528 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313373574 Today I saw a real improvement in my contraction exercise so my practice and paaued off. I was able to get a really dynamic arch that really stretched and extended my back. I was also to get a flatter back and hold this position lower showing I have built up strength. I also was able to get a flatter frog position showing the increase in movement in my jobs as my flexibility increases.]]> 2018-12-11 13:21:29 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313373574 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313374273 I used my spare time to practice my high lateral position and ensured I pushed my feel forward and this gave me good alignment. I kept my arms parallel and ensured they were next to my ears to help my balance and control.]]> 2018-12-11 13:23:09 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313374273 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313376800 This is my lateral T exercise during our recap lesson. You can see a clear improvement as I am able to get a dynamic and effective position that is lower like a T and I started to perform and project the exercise by really using breathe in the bounces.]]> 2018-12-11 13:28:58 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313376800 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313378954 I found a studio and decided to work on my strength and control. I help a deep lunge and then I held the plank. This will help me to build strength and this will be beneficial in my movement. This will give me control allowing me to hold and effectively change movements and this will make me look like a strong dancer which is aesthetically pleasing for a audience. I made sure my bum was down to make it a effective exercise and to really work the muscles.]]> 2018-12-11 13:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313378954 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313379312 2018-12-11 13:34:42 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313379312 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313380368 I did the lunge on both sides as you can’t be a one sided dancer. You need both sides to be as equally as strong as you need to be execute moves well on both sides to prepare you for the industry as choreographers could ask for either. This will make you look professional.]]> 2018-12-11 13:37:02 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313380368 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313384274 This is my flatback exercise today and I believe this is the best I have ever done this. I worked really hard on pulling up and going over ensuring I keep my head in line and arms near my ears allowing my lower back to extend giving me a completely flat table top back which is what you want to achieve.]]> 2018-12-11 13:44:40 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313384274 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313387241 I have been working extremely hard in classes to  take advantage of our strengthening exercises to help me develop and progress. I have pushed my self through the pain to really challenge and discipline myself allowing me to improve at a quicker rate.]]> 2018-12-11 13:51:20 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313387241 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313389588 This is my lateral T exercise during class when we first started the unit. My promenade is extremely weak as my leg moves from the T position and my heel movements are big and therefore not effective. I really need to push my heel forward and use my strength to push my body over causing my leg to lift. To improve I will imagine I am being pulled out by both ends allowing my to be centred in the middle.]]> 2018-12-11 13:55:35 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313389588 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313393244 I used class to experiment with dynamics as this was a weakness. For this I imagined really throwing to weight away and releasing then when coming up I lifted my flat back a little allowing me to really sustain. I used the idea of breathe to really help me.]]> 2018-12-11 14:03:07 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313393244 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313394672 I worked on my release swings by holding the flat back that you go into for 8 counts to build up muscle memory.]]> 2018-12-11 14:06:20 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313394672 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313394719 My flat back was really good today and I was praised for achieving a good position as I have really improved so I went home and practiced ensuring I am able to maintain this.]]> 2018-12-11 14:06:27 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313394719 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313395858 This is me doing my laterals in class. I belive I need to improve in these. I need to really push into the hip allowing me to get a more deeper and more effective lateral. In this video there are some positives as I really lift up and over. I keep my head in line with my arms.]]> 2018-12-11 14:08:37 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313395858 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313397144 I then tried to achieve this position whilst doing the exercise. I practiced this to really perfect the technique and started to develop my dynamics and performance.]]> 2018-12-11 14:11:21 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313397144 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313398122 I practiced the lateral at home and I have now built strength to and am able to get a lower position which is more challenging. ]]> 2018-12-11 14:13:16 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313398122 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313399252 I went through the exercise working on really going through the music and achieving and holding the low position. I was also able to achieve this when using both arms. Today i worked on really hitting the position on the one count and really getting a sharp dynamic.]]> 2018-12-11 14:15:24 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313399252 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313399968 I worked really hard today to really build up my strength because this is so vital for a dancer as it allows you to really attack. Here I worked hard on my core strength as it is the centre that helps everything to move and therefore is so vital in the industry to allow you to really execute moves properly and achieve good dynamics. When doing leg raises I ensured that my feet never touched the floor and I pulled my stomach in to really engage the core. For the crunches I made sure my shoulders were off the floor. This was a group exercise and I didn’t stop I was determined and pushed through.]]> 2018-12-11 14:16:46 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313399968 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313400079 I did pirouette preparation during my free period as this really challenges my balance. My balance here is at a good level as I pulled everything up allowing me to grow. I engaged my core allowing me to really hold a steardy position.]]> 2018-12-11 14:16:59 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313400079 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313400122 I was struggling with balance and so decided I really needed to work on this. I found a studio and decided to hold a retere position on one leg and keep repeating rising up in order for my balance to improve and I was able to hold for longer each time.]]> 2018-12-11 14:17:04 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313400122 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313400161 Here I used my turning board to help me spot as this increases the speed of my turns which challenges me to really use my spot which is good preparation as in the industry you will be given challenging choreography which will include fast turns and you need to adapt to this and use your technique and spotting will really help you get around.]]> 2018-12-11 14:17:08 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313400161 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313400195 Here I asked my peer to help by standing in different positions and using her as my spot so I can get used to adapting to the performance environment by recognising and immediately using a effective spot.]]> 2018-12-11 14:17:12 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313400195 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313400265 Here I do the pencil turn form Hortons release swing exercise. I really grew tall and brought everything in allowing me to really get around I brought my arms up causing me to grow tall and pull up and I kept the foot near my ankle to bring my shape in making it easier to turn and making it look cleaner. I didn’t use my spot here however and therefore I am not fully focused and don’t get around as quick as I should.]]> 2018-12-11 14:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313400265 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313400310 I spent time in the studio working in building spotting into my muscle memory by systematic repetition and I kept doing the turns and in this video you can clearly see me start to use my spot and my turn looks so much cleaner and effective because of this.]]> 2018-12-11 14:17:24 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313400310 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313400376 Here I worked on my balance using both legs and I used my balance board to help me as it allows me to really understand and find my centre and also it allows me to experiment my moving me weight and finding a way to rebalance myself which is useful as in the industry if you fall off balance you have to pick yourself back up and carry on.]]> 2018-12-11 14:17:32 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313400376 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313400426 Today I was praised in class as my balance has improved so much and I am now able to hold a strong and steardy position without wobbling which makes me look strong and professional. You can see my good balance here.]]> 2018-12-11 14:17:37 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313400426 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313400492 Here I was very proud as my spotting has got a lot better which will allow me to really progress my turns. I keep my focus on the spot and whip my head around.]]> 2018-12-11 14:17:45 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313400492 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313620164 I decided that I need my hips to be more flexible and I need more range of movements in my hip joints allowing my mobility to increase and so I decided to focus some stretching time to my hips allowing me to really work the muscles. I held each stretch for more than 40 seconds as this is the time it takes for a stretch to become really effective. Here I lay on my back with my legs in second and allowed the weight of my legs to open up the hips.]]> 2018-12-11 20:35:34 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313620164 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313621556 This is pushing my legs down in frog and my frog is nearly flat which is good as when I first started my knees were far off the floor so the stretching is allowing me to loosen up.]]> 2018-12-11 20:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313621556 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313623541 I have used my spare time to really work on improving my point by doing the exercise seen in 17 and I have improved my arch making my feet look a lot nicer which will be aesthetically pleasing for a audience and will help to finish lines off nicely.]]> 2018-12-11 20:42:55 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313623541 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313626195 This is me doing my walk splits on both legs to increase my flexibility in both.]]> 2018-12-11 20:49:42 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313626195 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313630119 My left side needs more work as this is my least flexible side and I can’t be a one sided dancer as choreographers would think you are lazy and you will not be able to execute choreography on both sides of you are only able on one.]]> 2018-12-11 21:00:00 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313630119 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313632235 I set myself a target to work on my strength and stamina over the half term meaning I can keep it up when I am off College for a week. ]]> 2018-12-11 21:06:40 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313632235 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313636441 We found a free studio during ILP and me and my peer Liv decided to help each other stretch by doing resistance stretching as Nahum recommends this. This is when you push against each other which really worked the muscles. Each time we released I got further and this is a result beneficial experiment.]]> 2018-12-11 21:19:37 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313636441 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313638143 Work out part 2]]> 2018-12-11 21:25:36 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313638143 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313639242 I have become extremely good when balancing on one leg so I now decided to challenge and push myself by working on perfecting my balance on one leg. I once again used my balance board to really find my centre. I belive this really helped and went extremely well. This balance will allow me to; have an even distribution of weight, hold positions and will also help me improve my turns.]]> 2018-12-11 21:29:26 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313639242 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313640674 I decided to work on my core strength again as this is something you have to keep really working at in order to build it up as if you stop working at it you will become week again. I decided to work on the new coccyx balance exercise in order to work on my core today.]]> 2018-12-11 21:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313640674 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313640832 I am now able to work on getting my over split ]]> 2018-12-11 21:34:22 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313640832 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313642191 Today in class I realised that I really need to work on getting a lower flat back position during the bounces. This is my flat back now.]]> 2018-12-11 21:39:13 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313642191 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313642550 I have been working really hard to build my back strength allowing me to do this and I have really pushed myself in class. You can see a real improvement in this video however I really need to keep my head in line.]]> 2018-12-11 21:40:55 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313642550 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313643551 This is my flatback as of the 11/12/18 and this has gotten so much better and I really aimed to straighten my lower spine and keep my head in line.]]> 2018-12-11 21:44:37 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313643551 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313644098 Today my lateral T had improved so so much as I am really able to get the T position and I worked really hard in class. This video shows good progression as I really make the bounces dramatic and dynamic and use the breathe to throw the weight away with the arms allowing me to add a stylistic quality.]]> 2018-12-11 21:46:56 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313644098 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313647031 This is me working on my seated spirals. I belive I executed this well however there is room for improvement as always. I really need to initiate the movement from the hip and push forward. This exercise is all about performance and this is vital in the industry as no one will want to want to watch you if you look boring and therefore you really need to show life and enjoyment in your face.]]> 2018-12-11 21:58:48 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313647031 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313647559 I decided to work on my seated spirals at home because I really want to achieve the correct execution. I belive there has been a real improvement as I really push the hip and look over the shoulder and this created a real regal sense. I also made the one count movements really sharp and dramatic.]]> 2018-12-11 22:00:32 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313647559 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313648699 This is our fortification exercise during class.This is fortification 17 which is a Horton thing. This tested a lot of elements we had worked on including flat backs, laterals and balance and we had to apply all our corrections. I tried my hardes to really hit all the correct positions whilst performing it as you should always use rehearsals as a performance to get you into a good habit. This is something I need to work on as I am not happy with this as my balance was off and I need to use my sharp dynamics . I belive this went well however I now need to work on making the dynamics sharp and holding the flat back when in the releve position.]]> 2018-12-11 22:04:55 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313648699 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313650421 This is a video of me practicing my fortification as I really needed to work on this. I belive you can see an improvemt from my initial video as I was able to hold a steady position as my understating and execution of weight distribution was a lot better so therefore my newly improved  strength was able to balance and maintain the positions throughout the rotation. It shows my good response to feedback and therefore capacity to improve as I have taken what Nahum told me and have worked on it. My head is in line in the flatback showing I have built muscle memory. These skills are good as it shows my passion and determination and makes me someone more people would want to work with.]]> 2018-12-11 22:12:22 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313650421 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313650919 This is my fortification as of the 11/12/18 and here I really used my dynamics to create excitement and to show sharpness and this made it look cleaner. I was able to hold a good flat back and lateral and really stretched when reaching back towards my ankles.]]> 2018-12-11 22:14:32 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313650919 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313651273 Here are my Horton release swings that have improved so much as I now really swing into the correct position with a almost perfect flat back. I now really get the idea of suspend and release.]]> 2018-12-11 22:16:02 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313651273 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313651363 This was my first attempt at a high release. I belive that I really need to open up the chest more and lift it up allowing me to really release everything.]]> 2018-12-11 22:16:22 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313651363 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313652027 I went home and worked on improving this as Nahum told me to not lift my head as far back and instead really drop the shoulders and lift the sternum to the sky and this position looks a lot more effective.]]> 2018-12-11 22:18:58 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313652027 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313653071 Today I applied what I had learned when practising the position to the exercise and really help to position at the end and by doing this I begun to discipline my body allowing me to remember the position so eventually I will just naturally go into this.]]> 2018-12-11 22:24:23 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313653071 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313653291 I decided to use my free time to work on my Egyptian walks which are part of the Horton technique. I worked on really ensuring my arms are supported by my back and are therefore strong and tensed. I made sure my arms where I’m perfect straight right angels and I really isolated and twisted my upper body keeping my hips facing forward.]]> 2018-12-11 22:25:43 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313653291 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313722600 I used a free studio to work on my triplets. I ensured I really worked through the floor going through my metatarsals and I tried to really show a dynamic change in the high and low level walk. Here I did a combination using no arms then arms in first and then I used fragmentation by adding the Skinner figure of eight arms whilst turning the corner and there look a lot cleaner. I tried to follow my arms with my head to thing about stylistic quality. In the first two I ensured there was space under my armpits. My arms were strong and placed correctly.]]> 2018-12-12 06:59:55 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313722600 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313723114 I then when into class and attempted to apply this correct position to the actual exercise. I worked on really looking over to get a definite arch and curve in the spine. I also tried hard to achieve good elevation giving me momentum to unfold into the position.]]> 2018-12-12 07:03:36 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313723114 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313723850 This is my Taylor release swings exercise 3 weeks after my initial video and you can see a clear development. I’m this video a I really use my dynamics as I imagined I was being pushed up in the stomach causing my back to contract and I made it really breathy. My position is a lot clearer her and more accurate. I really allow my arms to bring me up off the floor which gives me the drive to really bend and then grow into the release position.]]> 2018-12-12 07:08:50 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313723850 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313724512 This is me working on my leg swings travelling across the room in class. Here I really endure that I use and go through the floor to initiate the swings and this allowed a strong swing. I ensured my toes were pointed at all times and my hips didn’t move so I kept good alignment and placement throughout. I ensured my arms were strong allowing me to have balance and support. My balance is very strong here and after the balance I really step forward allowing this exercise to really move as it should travel.]]> 2018-12-12 07:13:12 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313724512 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313724648 These are my Graham bounces from class. I have been working really hard on perfecting these by doing active definite bounces that are complementary to the rhythm of the music. I worked on really getting a arch in the back and really pushing myself. Here I also applied feedback as Nahum told me to flex my feet when I bounce out in front of me.]]> 2018-12-12 07:14:00 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313724648 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313726977 These are my Graham bounces as of the 11/12/18. These have clearly progressed as I am not able to get a deeper more effective position where I can execute the bounces. My bounces are now a lot sharper and dynamic and I have also I have been able to get a lower flat back in each position. When I’m second, I am able to bounce at the point where I feel I am going to fall and this has become lower each week. I really arch my back. ]]> 2018-12-12 07:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313726977 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313728102 When using the free studio I thought it would be really beneficial to go through this exercise as it is very challenging and I want to do the best I can at it. Here I applied the tip what Nahum told us which was to imagine we are being really pulled and stretched out from both sides which should allow us to have a really equal and balanced centre and this did really help me to get around.]]> 2018-12-12 07:31:07 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313728102 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313728124 This is me practising my promenade on the 11/12/18 and I belive this is one of the best time so have done this exercise. I used small and quick heel movements allowing me to get round and this looked more seamless. I really pushed my heel forward allowing my leg to not move as I’m moving around not up and down. My T is also a lot lower here.]]> 2018-12-12 07:31:13 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313728124 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313728192 I decided to practice this. I allowed my whole body to relax and allowed the weight of my head (as it’s the heaviest part of the body) to take my body causing natural movement. This was before I tried using my head ]]> 2018-12-12 07:31:35 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313728192 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313728230 This was when I used my head and this made such a big positive impact as you can see my arms really swing and everything releases.]]> 2018-12-12 07:31:49 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313728230 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313729232 This is my promenade during class. I have built up strength and are therefore able to execute this well however I still have a long way to go in order to do this really well. I need to keep the low T position when going around and my leg shouldn’t move up and down but should stay strong and flat . The leg should stay directly to the side of me so I don’t change the alignment in my hips.]]> 2018-12-12 07:37:09 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313729232 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313731597 This is my Joan Skinner release swings exercise in class. I belive this went well however it looked to placed and this is not what we want to achieve as this technique is all about breathe and freedom and so I didn’t achieve the correct aesthetic and intention.This is a video of my release swings. I received feedback from Nahum saying that it shouldn’t be placed it should just be free and you should let your body go. I applied this during classes and I belive my swings have improved a lot. I now think about throwing the weight away to really get he freedom. I use my head as it’s the heaviest pasty of my body and I let this drop which brings the rest of my body with it allowing my body to really swing.]]> 2018-12-12 07:46:46 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313731597 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313736675 This is my release swings in class. I have noticed, and so has Nahum, a big difference. I now really throw the weight away allowing my body to really move. I now make everything big for example the back bend where I bring my arms and my focus up and it looks so much better.]]> 2018-12-12 08:08:56 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313736675 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313742943 Here are my roll downs. I really go through the music using each count to maximise the stretch allowing me to get the best possible outcome.]]> 2018-12-12 08:35:35 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313742943 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313744108 Here you can see how my pencil turns have really developed positively as I have a small shape and use my spot.]]> 2018-12-12 08:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313744108 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313811028 I really tried to elevate and use the runs as momentum. This should really be all at one level and should look seamless and like you are floating.]]> 2018-12-12 13:10:02 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313811028 millyparkinson https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313813951 2018-12-12 13:18:43 UTC https://padlet.com/millyparkinson/fxtoir67kbd5/wish/313813951