Today in dance class we were exploring the concepts and attitudes of Revelations within the section of "pilgrim of sorrow". This section we had to discover the continuous journey of how Revelations tells a story of how African Americans have faith and are trying to seek out for help and forgiveness. Which forebodes on some of the key elements and themes such as a shift from freedom to slavery. Through us as the dancers presenting the emotions and the feeling towards the whole dynamical aspect and field of wanting spiritual healing and forgiveness from God. On the contrary, feel imprisoned and trapped within a white western American atmosphere and environment. For example, when I had to reach out with my right arm while going into a lunge in second position. To show how I am using key elements of Alvin Ailey's dance of extensions. Which I am using to suggest on how that I have to demonstrate the persecution of the movement and that I am using the movement to search out for forgiveness and hope for the best within the world.
In the section, "pilgrim of sorrow" I showed demonstrations of Alvin Ailey's technique(i.e. Graham technique). For example, I presented this when going into the attitude position turn which we had to sustain with balance and control. Which are known as some of the key aspects of Alvin Ailey's dance. Alvin Ailey included several off-balance turns and holds. It builds on the whole idea of modern dance that is incorporated through the Horton modern dance technique. Which Alvin Ailey thought that it was essential to include within his dance work. The section of this dance work has explained how there is a life cycle which starts from birth then later on enters into death. That Alvin Ailey explored from incorporating baptism and church services that he went to and experienced within his life time.
Another element that I presented in this section is my use of gravity. For example, this was shown when I had to use the other dancers weight to suspend my whole body. While, holding onto their hands and extending my legs out. This was to represent on how that I am using the centre of my body to hold my weight. Such as, my torso and inner core. Having the use of the centre of my body is known as an very important part of Alvin Ailey's dance piece with the incorporation of modern dance technique which was applied.
In the this section, I could of used more elevation within this section. For example, this was presented when I was going into the attitude position. The turn could of been presented with more of an higher lift within my turn. One way of how I can improve my use of elevation is by practicing more of the contemporary exercises such as plies and raises to help with my hold within the hold and sustain of when going into a balance or an off-balanced movement.
Another element that I have recognised for an improvements is my use of facial features towards the whole aspect and dynamical field of the dance. For example, this was presented throughout the first section of the dance when I am having a explorative sense of movement. However, the use of facial features and emotions are not portraying/matching the intention and meaning behind the whole dance. One way of how I am going to be improving on the facial expressions is by auditioning for East London Dance Youth Company. Which would help me build and work on my facial expressions and being able to use them in dance.
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