self reflective note of dance rehearsals

In today's dance class we were learning new sequence in our groups of trios and duets with the infuse of release and contemporary dance technique. One of my strengths was my use of flexibility with the influence of my extensions in my arms. For instance, one way of how this was applied was through when I had to lift my left arm while doing a press up jump in the air(with the help of legs extended out).

Another strength that I have noticed is the use of my core muscles. For example, one way of how this was applied through the use of being able to keep my posture straight and higher up. Furthermore, to also sustain my jumps and turns more by the help of my core. Which furthermore helped me with my use of control and balance within the dance piece. As, it uses a lot of the attitudes that come from that.

The last strength that I have noticed is the use of my coordination. For example, the use of my coordination was applied through being able to place my arms and legs in the correct position. Practicing the dance sequence with the mirrors has helped me with my coordination of my arms and my legs. It has significantly helped me with the placement within the dance sequence. Therefore, it is helping me with the clarity of the movements.

One of the weaknesses that I have noticed is the use of my mood and facial features applied to performances. For example, when I am performing and dancing I am focusing more on the movements than applying my facial expressions within the dance. One way of how I could improve on this is through using the mirror more within the dance studio to check if I am applying those faical features and expressions within the dance. By applying facial features to the dance will change the whole concept and meaning of the dance.

Another weakness that I have identified is my timing. For example, there are some movements such as swinging on the floor or a fast upbeat high jump. It is shown that I am not doing the movements with a faster dynamic. One way of how I can improve on my timing is by practicing more on the choreography and working on my dance and working out the dynamics and interpretation of each movement.

The last weakness that I noticed is my posture. For example, when we have to extend our right leg and lean towards the left side. The use of the parallel position within going into the suspension/off balance movements. One way of how I can improve on my posture is to do more plie/core exercises which helps me with my posture which will allow my jumps and turns to be more clear.