Group piece

In the group choreography there are different types of expression and emotion that we have to present in our dance. For example, in the ternary dance structure of the piece in section A the monologue a variety of emotions have to presented such as the desperation and desire that we have for the drug heroine. As, addiction is presented as one of our main stimuluses and aspects towards trainspotting. We are searching and trying to find what we need from the drug. The drug heroine enables us to escape from reality and to be able to create our own world. After the monologue in the first section it begins to becom chaotic and explosive with a need and purpose of our addictions(this is explored in union) to show the impact and unity of how drugs can effect us on an emotional level and a psychical
level. The union section represents that we have to go through so many barriers both mentally and physically through the different stages and points of drug addiction.

The second section concept and narrative is representing that the drug also haves a positive affect on us. The high point of the cycle of the drug is explored and showned by lifting Taya which is represented as the highlight and climax of the dance. The climax is escaping the highest point of the drug. In the climax we change the dynamics that we use. For example, in the climax the movement are sharper and jerky. In order to portray the reaching point of the drug that we share a physical and mental relationship with. So, the quality of the movement would be more direct. The diagonal line we go into after lifting Taya explores action vs reaction using contact work. To illustrate how we are manipulated by the drug. When we are being knocked out of the head when Rosemary pushes all of us and we react to it as being  knocked into the head. We as the dancers respond to this as it effects us externally and internally. This goes into the cold turkey which symbolises reaching away from the drug addiction but trying to find a way of not escaping the drug addiction. This was represented when we were in two groups on a diagonal line. To correspond with each other portraying the action vs reaction. We use different levels in the two groups that we are in. In order to show contrasting levels. The motif that we use on the floor reaching out using hand gestural movement represents the satisfaction of the drug.

The silent section symbolises a moment of realisation. We are feeding off people who are going through the drug addiction and were trying to escape and break free from the cycle. Me and Ebony in the silent section use different levels(I'm on my knees and Ebony is standing) which represents the contrast of the drug(the high and the low point of the drug). This illustrates the pros and the cons of the drug(me and Ebony are communicating through our movements-question/answer). The other dancers in this section are the addicts who are addicted. We use contrasting dynamics which starts slow and speed up fast and sharper. Increasing the speed and quality(this explores the relapse) going back to the beginning(section A-ternary structure that explores the cycle of drug addiction). One of the elements that I have to improve on is my use of emotions and expression within the dance piece. Through showing the desperation and depression towards the concept and theme of drug addiction.