blog 2 - week 3 - BTUK - LucyImamzade

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         In todays lesson, we each had to draw a shape onto a piece of paper which correlates to Justin’s pecks work due to him continually working on shapes and patterns during his choreography.

After each person had drew their shape on the piece of paper ( which had different difficulties throughout each shape), we were then asked to correlate each shape with a different movement in order to slowly create a dance sequence with could later be developed into a choreographic technique such as a highlight or climax. We could use the layout of each shape to help us with the structure of our sequences for example numbering the shapes 1-15 and dancing in the order of which the shapes are numbered in, or we could use the position of each shape for example doing the dance move which correlates with the square downstage right due to it being placed there on the paper etc.

I found this difficult as it was hard to represent each shape with a specific dance move which can be clearly pointed out from the audience. So, to help me improve my knowledge I decided to look at the ways the shape was drawn for example if there were sharp edges or curved edges to lead my choreography in the right direction. For example, when I stumbled upon a triangle or square in done sharp kicks and other movements in order to correlate the dynamics within the shape. In contrast I don’t soft rounded movements when I came upon circles and swirls.

While doing this I felt very challenged however I was able to interpret my task in order to enable me to develop my ideas and knowledge making it more helpful and useful for me when coming to develop my own choreography. It also enabled me to create a well throughout dance sequence in which can be developed using choreographic devices such as climax and highlights throughout my dance.

Overall I really enjoyed this technique as it allowed me to push past my comfort zone allowing me to develop my knowledge and understanding making it easier for me when it comes to choreographing my final piece

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  1. NansonDecember 1, 2019 at 10:32 AM

    Are there any other ways that you overcame the challenge of interpreting the shapes? What other ways could you show a simple square?

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  2. Lucy ImamzadeDecember 2, 2019 at 11:03 AM

    You can also interpret the shapes by actually trying to create that shape with your body allowing you to use many levels and types of contrasts throughout your phrase or which dynamics pop into my head when I see a certain shape. For example a square could shown through box like movements which are very static and dynamic.

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