https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c Harleigh Nika Campbell - 1701596 Word count: 1,362 en-us 2017-09-19 19:17:07 UTC 2026-01-25 07:25:47 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Brightnessdown.png harleighnika https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/192229515 With this exercise I had to ensure that my arms were clean, straight and correctly positioned. I need to keep in a low pilé throughout including the pirouette. By keeping in a low plié it will allow me to travel further and faster across the room. ]]> 2017-09-28 18:35:05 UTC https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/192229515 harleighnika https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/194909086 This tondu isn't done correctly as my foot needs to go from a flat foot to pointed without leaving the floor.  ]]> 2017-10-07 13:39:03 UTC https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/194909086 harleighnika https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/194909267 This tondu is now done correctly as my foot didn't leave the floor when going to point and I fully articulated the muscles in my foot.   ]]> 2017-10-07 13:41:41 UTC https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/194909267 harleighnika https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/199209459 Matt Mattox was an American jazz and ballet dancer. He was born in 1921 and passed in 2013. He was a known performer for broadway and Hollywood shows. He used his background in ballet technique to create his own technique for jazz dance. The positions, shapes, and qualities developed during the barre are visible within his own detailed and polished style.]]> 2017-10-20 20:26:44 UTC https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/199209459 harleighnika https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/227850905 I feel my pirouettes in this genre are progressing from when I started in September. The main difference between jazz pirouettes and ballet pirouettes is that ballet pirouettes are done on a pulled up, straight leg.
When doing tondus the articulation in my feet is getting better as it’s now been completely broken down for me to understand.  

]]> 2018-02-04 14:01:13 UTC https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/227850905 harleighnika https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/227851169 2018-02-04 14:03:49 UTC https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/227851169 harleighnika https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/227852609 2018-02-04 14:13:07 UTC https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/227852609 harleighnika https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/227852718 Within my jazz classes I think that my elevation in jumps are improving. The more I plié before my jump the more impact I will provide. My grande batements kicks are getting better and ive realised that the more I plié before it I’ll have more force and power. In addition to this, my split leaps are bettering than a few months ago. 
 ]]> 2018-02-04 14:14:06 UTC https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/227852718 harleighnika https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/227852731 When doing pirouettes I need to ensure I’m keeping on a low level and that my arms and back are engaged with my foot at a high retiré. 
I need to remember my head angles, e.g. head goes up in an accent spring. 
My retention needs to be improved so I won’t struggle on my pick up. I can prevent this my taking more classes and paying more attention to detail.]]> 2018-02-04 14:14:13 UTC https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/227852731 harleighnika https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/227854139 My petite allegro needs alot of improvement. I can better this by practising more to hold my posture and keep my back up so that I can deepen my plié. This will heighten my jumps so my legs and feet can move quicker and lighter. 
I need to work on my confidence building and self belief. I need to stop worrying about my peers around me and focus more on myself, this will improve my performance skills and make me more self aware. ]]> 2018-02-04 14:26:51 UTC https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/227854139 harleighnika https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/227855764 Within my contempary classes with Julias we practice the Horton technique. This certain technique is made up on flat backs, laterals, tilts and lunges. ]]> 2018-02-04 14:42:13 UTC https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/227855764 harleighnika https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/228552509 “Luigi started creating stretching exercises into a routine that helped him discover what had to be done to control his body. He learned to "always put the body in the right position," to "feel from the inside out." 

(Luigijazz.com, 2018)]]> 2018-02-06 12:52:55 UTC https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/228552509 harleighnika https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/228552902 Luigijazz.com. (2018). Luigi's Jazz Centre -- The Man. [online] Available at: http://luigijazz.com/man.html [Accessed 4 Feb. 2018].


]]> 2018-02-06 12:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/228552902 harleighnika https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/228564610 “Mattox’s free style tradition is that once a dancer desires to express a thought in dance form, the dancer will then draw from his mastery of an eclectic range of dance techniques to formulate the proper method of conveying that expression.”

(Guarino and Oliver, 2014, pg.122)]]> 2018-02-06 13:19:08 UTC https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/228564610 harleighnika https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/228565747 Guarino, L, & Oliver, W (eds) 2014, Jazz Dance : A History of the Roots and Branches, University Press of Florida, Florida. Available from: ProQuest Ebook Central. [6 February 2018].]]> 2018-02-06 13:21:10 UTC https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/228565747 harleighnika https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/228571910 My flat back are getting stronger so I can now push further into it to deepen the stretch and continue to learn about Horton technique. When in college I practiced the Graham technique. At first, I found it difficult to adapt into the different style but I feel like I now understand the technique and where my body should be placed. ]]> 2018-02-06 13:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/228571910 harleighnika https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/228572733 The strength in my back to hold certain positions like a flat back is poor. I can strengthen this by exercises that engage my back e.g. bridges and also engaging my core. The placing in my arms need to be stronger and more definite. My primitive squats need to be lower and I have to ensure I’m always pushing to my limits and beyond in order to improve my execution of the technique.]]> 2018-02-06 13:33:12 UTC https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/228572733 harleighnika https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/231846569 To improve my adage I need to focus on my balance by engaging my core and pulling up in my legs. I need to be aware not to lock my legs back also because I have sway backs.

]]> 2018-02-15 11:15:08 UTC https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/231846569 harleighnika https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/231847777 This is a routine we will be using for the summertive assessment.  My arms and hands need to be strong and positioned correctly. When pivoriting around in attitude my supporting leg needs to be pulled up more. ]]> 2018-02-15 11:21:57 UTC https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/231847777 harleighnika https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/231850405 When doing this exercise we had to make sure we did a contraction after the high release. This requires me to extend and engage my abdominals quickly to gain strength and intention within the movement. Additionally, I need to have more impact in my turns by whipping my head to develop a more dynamic turning action also to engage my back muscles. Lastly, I need to remember to release my head on the end of our tenth pass de bourre to finish the line.]]> 2018-02-15 11:36:45 UTC https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/231850405 harleighnika https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/244181625 I need to work on keeping my feet fully pointed at all times by using the floor as I come through first position. Engage my head more in the angles and direction of the arm this will improve my performance and I also need to ensure I’m making a capital D shapes on the floor.  ]]> 2018-03-20 17:49:18 UTC https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/244181625 harleighnika https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/251606123 For this exercise I need better retention of this exercise as I rely on the people around me which effects my performance. Within the exercise, when coming back to fifth/third I need to more accurate returning to the positions and try to get my heel forward to further improve my turn out. ]]> 2018-04-13 15:29:59 UTC https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/251606123 harleighnika https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/251607256 I have to pay attention to my placement in my arms and hands and not let them go in the wrong places. Also, be more aware of lengthening through my whole body and involving a continual stretching intention through the whole exercise ]]> 2018-04-13 15:32:20 UTC https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/251607256 harleighnika https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/251608043 Ensure I stay on a plié within pirouettes. Arm placement needs to be stronger and I need to engage the use of my head in relation to the pour de bra ]]> 2018-04-13 15:34:03 UTC https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/251608043 harleighnika https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/251614851 Personally i think my retention skills have improved this term, along with my understanding of how to apply Matt Mattox and Jack Cole techniques to jazz phrases and how it relates to other genres.]]> 2018-04-13 15:48:19 UTC https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/251614851 harleighnika https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/251619934 Next year I would like to gain strength in my arms to improve my alignment and the clarity of my lines throughout my work. To do this I will, devise a strengthening plan that focuses on developing not only my bicep, triceps but also my trapezius in order to control my arms from my back, lengthening my movements and improving my technique. ]]> 2018-04-13 15:57:53 UTC https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/251619934 harleighnika https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/251625732 Over this semester my understanding of musicality in ballet to enhance performance has developed. In addition to this I have concentrated on being more accurate in the barre exercises, specifically the frappe sequence. ]]> 2018-04-13 16:09:49 UTC https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/251625732 harleighnika https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/251629150 Next semester, I would like to improve on strengthing my lower body in order to develop exercises such as, fondues, adage, peti allegro and  grande allegro. 
Furthermore, I’d like to expand my knowledge of ballet vocabulary and become more familiar with the terminology, this will develop my pick up and retention skills within this genre ]]> 2018-04-13 16:16:21 UTC https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/251629150 harleighnika https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/251630042 The Horton technique has improved the strength in my back muscles, which i think has improved my posture, which will improve my execution of other genres and technique.
This technique has also developed my elevation skills. ]]> 2018-04-13 16:18:15 UTC https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/251630042 harleighnika https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/251630860 In the future, I need to pay more attention to detail to improve the execution of the technique. I’d like to gain more knowledge of how to incorporate breath through the movement and technique that is required. ]]> 2018-04-13 16:20:10 UTC https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/251630860 harleighnika https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/251933749 “movement from the dance forms of East India, Africa, the Caribbean, Cecchetti ballet technique and the Lindy hop, Cole transformed theatrical dance into what we now recognize as American jazz” 
(Anon, n.d.) ]]> 2018-04-15 20:37:42 UTC https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/251933749 harleighnika https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/251933787 Anon, (n.d.). History Lesson Plan: Jack Cole. [online] Available at: http://www.dance-teacher.com/history-lesson-plan-jack-cole-2392429308.html.]]> 2018-04-15 20:38:05 UTC https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/251933787 harleighnika https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/252095435 2018-04-16 12:11:53 UTC https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/252095435 harleighnika https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/252096234 Dance Freak. (2018). World's Best Posture Brace | Dance Freak. [online] Available at: https://dancefreak.com/posture-brace/ [Accessed 20 Mar. 2018].]]> 2018-04-16 12:14:09 UTC https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/252096234 harleighnika https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/252097183 I need to give more power in my legs to impact the batement, this will make my leg go higher and stronger. I need to maintain my posture and ensure my hips don’t sway off centre. ]]> 2018-04-16 12:16:35 UTC https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/252097183 harleighnika https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/252109172 Within to this I need to make sure my hands/fingers are relaxed and open. I have to maintain my flat back on a plié and rise at the right time. I should engage my core and back muscles when rising up straight to keep my balance. ]]> 2018-04-16 12:43:05 UTC https://padlet.com/harleighnika/x0l8wguks13c/wish/252109172