Class rehearsal on the dance piece

Today's dance class rehearsal we were going over the timing and the movement of the dance sequence. One of the strengths that I noticed during dance rehearsal is being in time with everyone and having spacial awareness as a dancer(watching the dancers around me). For example, when I was dancing I made sure that I was listening to the music and dancing on the right count. Showing a good sense of musicality and a rhythmical sense of movement and timing.

Another strength that I identified is my extensions of my legs and arms. For example, when I do the cartwheel jump my legs are extended through in a split position with my legs pointed. I have been improving my leg extension by stretching more in the splits position and going to regular technique classes.

Furthermore, another strength that I recognised was memory of movements. For example, in class rehearsal I am able to pick up the movements very quickly and apply them with the correct technique. As, I present the repertoire of movement full out and being able to dance the style contemporary well.

One of my weaknesses was my posture and use of balance. For example, when I'm in the contemporary stance of the first position. My body tends to be slightly forwards and not straight. A way of how I am going to improve and work on my posture is to go to a ballet class and working on my plies.

Another weakness that I noticed was elevation. For example, when I am turning I need to be on the ends of my toe. I am going to be improving my elevation by practicing jumps in full and demi plie and to rise and hold the movement to help with height of turns or jumps. Improving on my elevation will also help me with my jumps and my turns such as piruoettes and etc.

One of the other weaknesses that I captured out is my use of release technique. For example, this was shown as my swings and drop downs was stiff. As, I was not throwing myself enough with the movements. One aspect of how I am going to be improving on my release technique is by practicing more release exercises before doing the dance piece. So, that the feeling of releasing myself is captured within the dance.