How I applied contemporary dance technique in my dance work

One of the strengths that I applied in my contemporary dance is the use of release technique. For example, when I was in first position when I had to suspense my whole body towards the front. One of the main applicants in applying release technique is to throw yourself(allow your body to let go). My release technique has improved by practicing more release technique exercises and evaluating myself through looking at the mirrors in the dance studio to see if I am applying the technique. Of which that is required in the dance work/piece.

Another strength that I had was my use of strong lines. For example, when going in a diagonal turn my arms are in a diagonal and it is straight. Also, I am using suspension when I am turning to create more of an diagonal turn/spin. I have been working on my turns by practicing more turns and jumps in the dance studio to help me with my suspension. Which is one of the key elements that I need to apply to release technique movements and exercises.

Furthermore, one of the key identifications that I picked out through my class rehearsal is my use of extending through my movements. For example, this was shown through doing the reaching out lunge with extensions of my arms. This suggests that I am presenting aspects of release technique and fluency.  This is because I have been working on my strength through my arms by practicing exercises such as turns and side leaps.

One of my weaknesses that I noticed was rushing through some of the movements. For example, in the beginning when I was doing the cartwheel jump,  I rushed during the jump, as I am suppose to flow through the jump and to follow the movement through my legs and arms. The jump is suppose to have suspension in it(as aspect of release technique that is required).

Another weakness that I captured was sense of mood. For example, this was presented when I am showing the movements with the correct use of technique and extensions. However, the feeling and meaning of the dance through my facial features was not captured. One aspect of how I am going to improve on this is by recording myself regularly and practicing the dance in the mirror to see how I can apply the facial aspects.