This rehearsal included the girls getting to know each other and me more in person. We workshopped choreography and had fun getting used to being in front of a camera.

Workshopping choreography during the first rehearsal. Moving as a group and feeling the song with movement.

This rehearsal included a costume fitting and getting used to studio space whilst gaining confidence being on camera. I wanted the girls to feel empowered within their costume and this meant adapting and altering the suits to each persons preferred fit for gender empowerment.

Rehearsal 3 was a deep dive into intention (work seen below). What was the intention of the piece? And how were we going to convey this on camera?

Melle and Chantay workshopping to the song. Exploring verbatim movement, after talking about their experience as a queer couple.

Working together as a group. Using the mirror to see how the lines are and how to get a cleaner routine prior to shoot day.

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