Strengths and Weaknesses of learning rep from "sinnerman" in Revelations

One of my strengths included the use of the stylistic qualities implied into the section, "sinnerman" such as contractions or off-balanced movements. To show how I implied these stylistic features which was required for Alvin Ailey's work. For example, when I'm in the off-balanced "T" position I hold the position in a diagonal line. Also, using suspension which was one of Alvin Ailey's qualities in his work, "Revelations" and also making sure that the movements have long extensions(all the movements are completely finished and the movements are reaching out. Reaching out as if you are reaching for God to forgive you for all of your sins and mistakes that you have done as a person. The use of doing core exercises helped with the off-balanced movement. This is because that in contemporary dance that you have to engage and use your core muscles to hold and sustain off-balance position.

Another strength is my long extensions through my legs and arms(they were shown and represented through the use of finishing every movement). Also, reaching out and aiming for something more that you thought you could not do. This was implied through Alvin Ailey's stylistic qualities. The use of my extensions demonstrated in Alvin Ailey's work portrayed the meaning of how it exhibits the hardship of salvation and reconstruction. The use of me stretching helped with my long extensions. As, my stretching it is allowing your body to slowly progress and reach further through your movements.

Furthermore, another identification of which was good representation of when performing the rep of "sinnerman" is timing. For example, this was presented as of us were in sync with each other. Going with the music in time showing a sense of musicality which is a stylistic quality. Which is meant to be presented in Alvin Ailey's work.

One of my weaknesses is not to be rushing any of the movements and going with the music. For example, throughout the dance some of my movements were not finished i.e. the lunges/reaching out. As, I didn't use enough of Alvin Ailey's stylistic qualities which included extension and contraction. Contraction and extensions are seen as an essential in Alvin Ailey's piece. It suggests that Alvin Ailey wants to use movements in order to reach for God and heaven. God is being used to symbolize a hierarchy to reach up to.

Another weakness that I noticed is my use of space. For example, I was noticing when I was dancing that I was only using a small section of the stage and I was not travelling in a pathway. One way of how I am going to improve is to look in the mirror to see how I am using the spacing while practicing and performing the dance. In order, for my movements to relate back to Alvin Ailey's aspects and portrayal of dance and the technique and emotion behind it.

In conclusion, my last weakness is the use of facial features during the practice of "sinnerman". For example, this was shown when performed the movements with fluency and control. However, not putting the characteristics of hope and salvation of which Alvin Ailey is representing in his dance work.