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Your vlog was full of great detail about McGregor's career in dance and I found your information fascinating. One thing that stood out to me was that you didn't look down throughout your vlog which made it have a professional look , and I felt like you connected with the audience more, as you were making constant eye contact. Well done!
ReplyDeleteYou mentioned that his movements were constantly flowing into the next even though some of his movements were very simple. Why do you think McGregor likes simplicity in his movements?
At 0:46 you communicated that he enjoys to move at a fast pace within his choreography, and that it interested you in many ways, however, does it distract you, or get you confused as an audience member?
Overall, your vlog was extremely detailed on McGregor's life in dance and I cant wait to see how your vlogs progress.
I think McGregor uses simplicity within his movements because they are very effective to the audience, in addition his work moves at a fast pace so its easier for the dancer to perfect simpler movements in comparison to abstract difficult movements. In addition I think moving at a fast pace within his dance adds on the the idea of a chaotic city, so I feel although by him using fast movements really exaggerates that ides.
DeleteYou have considered lots of elements of Wayne McGregor's choreography such as style, costume, set and music, which shows a great amount of research and making your own inferences. Why do you think that this modern idea of the fusion of ballet and contemporary is becoming so popular - is it due to the wider variety of options available? You have also included lots of your own opinions and have shown interest in both McGregor's unique and striking choreographic process and final creations.
ReplyDeleteI feel although the fusion of both ballet and contemporary is belong very popular due to choreographer being able to experiment with new ideas and movements within their piece, this attracts the audiences attention as its something that has never been seen before widening the audiences knowledge and view of the dance industry.
DeleteThis is a very good vlog and I can see you have put a lot of time and effort researching. I love how you have noticed small details like the simplicity of the background and costumes in many of his performances.
ReplyDeleteWhat are Wayne McGregor's choreographic processes? Do you think you will use some of these in your own choreography?
Wayne McGregor uses mostly improvisation as his choreographic process, i can see myself using this if I am stuck in my choreography to expand my ideas and give me a overlook on what I could do. It will also allow me to choose what parts of my improvisation I like and dislike.
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DeleteYou have included a lot of relevant information giving your viewer a clear understanding of the practitioner you have chosen. Further discuss the specific creative processes used by Wayne McGregor.
ReplyDeleteWayne McGregor used improvisation- from both his side and the dancers side - as his creative process and this is due to him being able to be very imaginative and creative with the human body in which he loves finding new ways in which the body moves and the different shapes and angles it can create.
DeleteReflecting back, was there anything you felt you wanted to find out about your chosen choreographer?
ReplyDeleteLooking back I feel although all the researched I gathered enabled me to create the dance piece I have created however I wish I looked more fondly of his music chooses and maybe experimented with how i could use his style of music within my choreography.
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