Unit 5/6 by Nannah Yeboah https://padlet.com/nannahmadi/tm4o4j3xhm5n en-us 2019-01-28 11:56:50 UTC 2024-10-22 05:10:42 UTC hello@padlet.com Monday 7th January 2019 nannahmadi https://padlet.com/nannahmadi/tm4o4j3xhm5n/wish/324870687 Acting
Today in acting we did a workshop with Collin. The focus was homelessness. We did an activity where we all name a word associated with homelessness. This gave you insight on how someone in this situation may feel. We were then given a script called 'Snow' that followed two young boys, who are sleeping in the streets on a winter night. One of the boys is under the influence of drugs. ]]> 2019-01-28 12:03:12 UTC https://padlet.com/nannahmadi/tm4o4j3xhm5n/wish/324870687 Tuesday 8th January 2019 nannahmadi https://padlet.com/nannahmadi/tm4o4j3xhm5n/wish/324875883 Ballet
Today in ballet we started a routine inspired by the movie Centre Stage. Its a contemporary ballet piece to Michael Jackson's The Way You Make Me Feel. The routine has multiple echappes (to escape) and releves (to rise). We have to use multiple facial expression to make it effective. 
To improve I will watch current videos of correct technique to encourage me to not make my movements sloppy.
]]> 2019-01-28 12:23:21 UTC https://padlet.com/nannahmadi/tm4o4j3xhm5n/wish/324875883 Centre Stage nannahmadi https://padlet.com/nannahmadi/tm4o4j3xhm5n/wish/324882067 Centre Stage is an American teen drama by Nicholas Hynter in 2000.  The plot follows a group of young dancers from various backgrounds who enroll at the fictitious American Ballet Academy in New York City.The film explores the issues and difficulties in the world of professional dance, and how each individual copes with the stresses.


Of the main characters who are dancers, four are professional ballet dancers (Amanda Schull, Ethan Stiefel, Sascha Redetsky, and Julie Kent), one is a professional figure skater (Ilia Kulik ballet training (Zoe Saldana), and two were actors with no ballet training (Shakiem Evans). Body doubles were used for many of the major dance sequences, and students from the School of American Ballet (including now-retired NYCB principal dancer Janie Taylor and current principal Jared Angle) filled the classrooms of ABA and corps in the workshop ballets.

Critical response

Center Stage received moderate to negative reviews. 

The New York Times critic A. O. Scott wrote for the film: 

 | “  | The script, by Carol Heikkinen, has a lot of business to take care of before the Big Show, which is its mandatory climax, and it steamrolls through its expository scenes with more efficiency than grace, as though in a desperate hurry to reach the next commercial break. Cooper's climactic dance, Ms. Stroman's work, at first looks like a horrifying compilation of Dirty Dancing pelvic action and the kind of knee sliding and arm-waving that was mercifully quashed at this year's Oscars.[3] | ” 
Contactmusic.com gave the film just two stars, commenting that: 

 | “  | Along the way misguided affairs (Jodie falls for the cocky, beloved star of the Company), eating disorders and injuries crop up, pushing the plot along. As do unfortunate lines like, 'I'm not dancing for them anymore; I'm dancing for me.' The only solace from such schlock is the fact that the film makes it clear from the start that it exists simply to showcase the dancing itself. As such, it's no shock when the choreography upstages the screenwriting. Ultimately the story line here is as stupid as the final "rock" ballet. The characters are one-dimensional, as are their "struggles." In fact, the territory is so familiar that it's almost excusable. With that said it's still hard to watch Center Stage and be able to get the familiar opening music to Fame out of your head; it's also hard to remember why you're not simply watching that film instead. ” 

The film currently holds a 43% "Rotten" score, on Rotten Tomatoes.



Box office
The film opened at #6 at the box office making $4,604,621 in its opening weekend.[6] The film has grossed a total of $26,385,941 worldwide.








]]> 2019-01-28 12:45:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nannahmadi/tm4o4j3xhm5n/wish/324882067 Tuesday 8th January nannahmadi https://padlet.com/nannahmadi/tm4o4j3xhm5n/wish/338027369 Musical Theatre
In musical theatre we started working on a routine to Jailhouse rock. I really enjoyed the lesson. I will continue working independently to improve my accuracy.]]> 2019-03-05 17:31:17 UTC https://padlet.com/nannahmadi/tm4o4j3xhm5n/wish/338027369 Contemporary Ballet nannahmadi https://padlet.com/nannahmadi/tm4o4j3xhm5n/wish/338045024 Contemporary ballet is a genre of dance that incorporates elements of classical ballet and modern dance.[1] It employs classical ballet technique and in many cases classical pointe technique as well, but allows greater range of movement of the upper body and is not constrained to the rigorously defined body lines and forms found in traditional, classical ballet. Many of its attributes come from the ideas and innovations of 20th-century modern dance, including floor work and turn-in of the legs.

HISTORY
George Balanchine is often considered to have been the first pioneer of contemporary ballet. However, the true origin of contemporary ballet is credited to Russian art producer Serge Diaghilev.[citation needed]Diaghilev wanted to bring an understanding of the arts to the general public. He created a program that combined all forms of the arts (painting, music, theater, and art) to present to the public. When this program had success in Russia, Diaghilev was inspired to bring it to a European audience by creating a new spin on classical ballet.

COSTUMES
The costumes and footwear differ from any other style of dance as well. In contemporary ballet, dancers can be asked to wear pointe shoes, regular ballet shoes, or even no shoes at all. The same versatile approach goes for the music, setting, and costumes. Contemporary ballet does not require certain standards to be met. While it has more guidelines that modern dance, it does not conform to the limits of classical ballet. Classical ballet requires tutus, pointe shoes and scenery. Contemporary ballet uses different types of costumes, ranging from traditional to more modern tunic type versions. The music choices may vary as well. In Classical ballet, most often the choreography is done to classical music. In contemporary ballet, the music can range from the traditional classical music to popular music of today.]]> 2019-03-05 18:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/nannahmadi/tm4o4j3xhm5n/wish/338045024 Monday 14th January nannahmadi https://padlet.com/nannahmadi/tm4o4j3xhm5n/wish/338051306 Acting
Today I’m acting we did a session on stage combat. Stage combat is theatrical stage choreography which gives an illusion of fighting (combat). We learnt how to ‘punch,’ kick,’ ‘slap’ and ‘pull hair.’ It was very insightful and out of my comfort zone. It was very interesting and is used not only in typical action films but also in soaps like Hollyoaks and Corrination Street. I believe that me and my partner were successful in this session and have limited aspects to improve.]]> 2019-03-05 18:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/nannahmadi/tm4o4j3xhm5n/wish/338051306 Tuesday 15th January nannahmadi https://padlet.com/nannahmadi/tm4o4j3xhm5n/wish/340870714 Ballet
Today in ballet we continued our piece in The Way You Make me Feel. We added more actions such as pas de bouerre and coupe jumps. I had a solo scene where I did a short combination of glissades, sissones and pirouettes. I need to work on my timing and letting go of insecurity because its hindering my progress. ]]> 2019-03-13 13:52:17 UTC https://padlet.com/nannahmadi/tm4o4j3xhm5n/wish/340870714 Tuesday 15th January nannahmadi https://padlet.com/nannahmadi/tm4o4j3xhm5n/wish/340890857 In Jailhouse Rock we continued with choreographing and learning the dance. We have included lifts and partner work. Me and my partner are working well together and executing the lifts, I believe we have nothing further to progress on apart from repeating it so we do not forget.]]> 2019-03-13 14:26:32 UTC https://padlet.com/nannahmadi/tm4o4j3xhm5n/wish/340890857 Thursday 10th January nannahmadi https://padlet.com/nannahmadi/tm4o4j3xhm5n/wish/343282974 Today in Jazz we started choreographing 'Welcome to the jungle' its an 80's rock dance. So far we just set our first formation which is a circle consisting of five people. ]]> 2019-03-20 12:37:15 UTC https://padlet.com/nannahmadi/tm4o4j3xhm5n/wish/343282974 Thursday 17th January nannahmadi https://padlet.com/nannahmadi/tm4o4j3xhm5n/wish/343287796 Today is Jazz we continued with welcome to the jungle. After the circle formation we all jump into corresponding lines and start the next section. We then added some jumps and kicks. To make this more effective, I need to work on my timing. This can be achieved by listening to the music more intentively.]]> 2019-03-20 12:46:48 UTC https://padlet.com/nannahmadi/tm4o4j3xhm5n/wish/343287796 Tuesday 22nd January nannahmadi https://padlet.com/nannahmadi/tm4o4j3xhm5n/wish/343687340 Today in ballet we completed 'The Way you Make Me Fee.' We've added more of the chorus which is echappe releve's. We also took picture for our promo for the college Facebook. Trailers and promo leaflets are important in increasing the popularity of a show. To make a promotional advertisement you first need to think of what format you are going to advertise whether it is leaflet, YouTube or social media. Then you have to think of your target audience. Promotional ads are very effective.]]> 2019-03-21 10:04:31 UTC https://padlet.com/nannahmadi/tm4o4j3xhm5n/wish/343687340 Monday 21st January nannahmadi https://padlet.com/nannahmadi/tm4o4j3xhm5n/wish/343698034 Today in Acting we concentrated on the running order for the devising piece. The order is Ellie's group, David + Lucas, David, Precious. Amirah, Lucas, Jamie-Lee group, Lucas group, Naida, Bailey's group, Priscilla, Amirah, Everyone.]]> 2019-03-21 10:43:22 UTC https://padlet.com/nannahmadi/tm4o4j3xhm5n/wish/343698034 Tuesday 22nd January nannahmadi https://padlet.com/nannahmadi/tm4o4j3xhm5n/wish/343701512 Today in musical theatre we added to and finished 'Jailhouse Rock.' The last six counts of eight have a change in formation where we go into two circles. The outer circle go anticlockwise and the inner circle go clockwise. We are doing a low 45 degree flick with our hands just below our chest. We continue doing that for eight counts till we change direction. We also continue doing the action till we change position again. We follow onto a circle and then into a Q formation till there is few people on the stage. That is how we exit.]]> 2019-03-21 10:56:23 UTC https://padlet.com/nannahmadi/tm4o4j3xhm5n/wish/343701512 Wednesday 23rd January nannahmadi https://padlet.com/nannahmadi/tm4o4j3xhm5n/wish/347571871 We went through all three pieces and also watched year 2's. We gave and received feedback. In any industry, feedback is important because it gives you the information to evaluate whether you are meeting your objectives. A system without feedback is likely to be unsuccessful. It is vital to not take feedback personally and only as constructive criticism in your best interests. Our feedback we received was: Look more lively, concentrate on the task set, stop distracting others, not to talk whilst dancing, and to put more character into the performance.]]> 2019-04-02 11:58:52 UTC https://padlet.com/nannahmadi/tm4o4j3xhm5n/wish/347571871 Thursday 24th January nannahmadi https://padlet.com/nannahmadi/tm4o4j3xhm5n/wish/347573954 We finished welcome to the jungle today. We stared the lesson with a warmup as per usual. The boys have had a tense sequenced choreo for them. It prologues our entrance which we put our arms out in cannon. We then do the chorus again and go on the floor to do four brushes and four crawls. We jump up and then in "Bring you down" we do a paw action. To make this effective we will need to very over dramatic characterisation which will enhance the overall performance.]]> 2019-04-02 12:05:48 UTC https://padlet.com/nannahmadi/tm4o4j3xhm5n/wish/347573954 Personal Enhancement WEEK 1 nannahmadi https://padlet.com/nannahmadi/tm4o4j3xhm5n/wish/347577082 In personal enhancement me, Kadisha and Precious have decided to come up with a choreography for the musical La La Land. It will be a jazz style so lots of kicks turns and leaps will be included. We are deciding on what theme colours we will go for and formations, if we want to add more people or what theme. At the moment we are certain we will go for a trio based in Los Angeles, California. We will be wearing block colours and any or may not be carrying handbags. ]]> 2019-04-02 12:15:12 UTC https://padlet.com/nannahmadi/tm4o4j3xhm5n/wish/347577082 Variety Show You Will be Found. nannahmadi https://padlet.com/nannahmadi/tm4o4j3xhm5n/wish/347581559 For our singing variety piece this year we will be singing You will Be Found from Dear Evan Hansen.]]> 2019-04-02 12:27:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nannahmadi/tm4o4j3xhm5n/wish/347581559