-Dynamics
-Relationships
-Actions
-Space
Physical settings-
-Lighting
-Costumes
-Set
-Props
Friday, 13 November 2015
Motifs for dance
I chose Icarus which we had to do 3 motifs to explain the story through dance.
Motif 1:- Sadness, this shows the falling of the bird and death. This motif will show this through levels, being grounded and fuild.
-Starts on flood facing back on knees
-Up and over thought the foot with arms going up and over to face the front, keep head low to the legs.
-Wrapping left over right into a shift going into a bunny hope shift.
-Then hips facing back on tilt right leg straight, left bent in air with arms mirroring legs.
-Kartwheel into floor, into tummy roll.
-Shift X2 to standing to pencil turn into side fall to the back
-Fall to floor on the left side
-Roll to front stretching out then in roll to back
-contract up then elbow in then drop, repeat this twice.
Motif 2:- Happiness, this shows them flying and being free like in the stporoy when they start to fly. This could be shown through being elevated and resistant.
-Jazz 3rd (right inverted) ripple x2 with right arm
-Right up leg to wide 4th left leg bent
-turn to diagonal back into second facing diagonal right corner
-Bulchange to 4th with bent front leg to face diagonal left corner
-Contract to push off to land on left leg to left down stage
-Hook right round left sharp down up then sharp head right
-Step right jump and swap legs into roll
-Stand up with right leg inverting/twisting into turn then push into pose on right leg with low arebesce
-Step then jump floor
-Into small cartwheel with head up into a shift back the way I came
-Stand up to right knee by left with hand spread above head
Motif 3:- Try to build wings, the inverted legs show a animalistic feel the hand of being crossed and spread out show the wing/feather feel.
-Invert feet to back of room hand above twist hand x2
-Right leg up then down to first facing front
-Crumple to inverted legs
-Lift right leg up left leg then do it sharp
-Push right out into invertion then lift body/arms up and twist hands again
Motif 1:- Sadness, this shows the falling of the bird and death. This motif will show this through levels, being grounded and fuild.
-Starts on flood facing back on knees
-Up and over thought the foot with arms going up and over to face the front, keep head low to the legs.
-Wrapping left over right into a shift going into a bunny hope shift.
-Then hips facing back on tilt right leg straight, left bent in air with arms mirroring legs.
-Kartwheel into floor, into tummy roll.
-Shift X2 to standing to pencil turn into side fall to the back
-Fall to floor on the left side
-Roll to front stretching out then in roll to back
-contract up then elbow in then drop, repeat this twice.
Motif 2:- Happiness, this shows them flying and being free like in the stporoy when they start to fly. This could be shown through being elevated and resistant.
-Jazz 3rd (right inverted) ripple x2 with right arm
-Right up leg to wide 4th left leg bent
-turn to diagonal back into second facing diagonal right corner
-Bulchange to 4th with bent front leg to face diagonal left corner
-Contract to push off to land on left leg to left down stage
-Hook right round left sharp down up then sharp head right
-Step right jump and swap legs into roll
-Stand up with right leg inverting/twisting into turn then push into pose on right leg with low arebesce
-Step then jump floor
-Into small cartwheel with head up into a shift back the way I came
-Stand up to right knee by left with hand spread above head
Motif 3:- Try to build wings, the inverted legs show a animalistic feel the hand of being crossed and spread out show the wing/feather feel.
-Invert feet to back of room hand above twist hand x2
-Right leg up then down to first facing front
-Crumple to inverted legs
-Lift right leg up left leg then do it sharp
-Push right out into invertion then lift body/arms up and twist hands again
-Into bird with tondue out of left lift up
-Into two bent legs into turn with arms up near ear
-Roll to front, push knee to the side rebound
-Shift to back into handstand bum the highest then tilt with counter balance (face back right up and bent)
-2turns with hands flexed
-step to diagonal (right leg to right corner) bend on left leg
-Step right then left with back bent falling forwards
-Parallel plié curved I've then stack up body
-Step right left into down then faster arabesque with parrelle arms reaching forward
-Step right left into pirouette position right foot up
-Turn round right leg slide to floor tummy roll shift into standing on rise and collapse to invert
Components of Fitness
Health:-
- Cardiovascular Endurance
- Muscular Endurance
- Strength
- Flexibility
- Body Composition:- Endomorph
Ectomorph
Mesomorph
Endomorph:- They look pear-shaped because of the high tendency to store body fat. They do train with intensity, watch their carb intake and build up the shoulders. They don't do endless crunshes, joy for hours or drink sports drinks. The endomorph is the hardest body type to have in terms of managing you weight and overall fitness.
Ectomorph:- They look lean and long because of the difficulty to build up muscles. They train with compound moves, get enough protein anad use isolation moves to finish. They don't overemphasise isolation moves or do too much cardio. Ectomorphs have to work harder on the weights in order to gain a toned physique.
Mesomorph:- They look well build as they have a high metabolism and responsive muscle cells. They train like an athlete, they time their workouts and set a personal best. They don't take their bodies for granted or eat whatever they like. If they do take their body for granted it could lead to diluted workouts and poor diets.Keeping in peak physical condition is often tempered by scattered approach to eating and training.
Skill:-
-Balance
-Power
-Coordination
-Reaction Time
-Speed
-Agility
We had a improvisation task which was done in pairs, you had your partner touch a body part and move it in a way they want you to, that's all improvised. Then the next task was to choreograph movement, which we had to keep the body parts that we moved in the same order that our partner did the movement then we had created a small motif.
Body parts:-
1)Arm (right)
2) Shoulder (left)
3) Head
4) Shoulder (right)
5) Foot (left)
6) spine
7) Feet
8) Head
- Cardiovascular Endurance
- Muscular Endurance
- Strength
- Flexibility
- Body Composition:- Endomorph
Ectomorph
Mesomorph
Endomorph:- They look pear-shaped because of the high tendency to store body fat. They do train with intensity, watch their carb intake and build up the shoulders. They don't do endless crunshes, joy for hours or drink sports drinks. The endomorph is the hardest body type to have in terms of managing you weight and overall fitness.
Ectomorph:- They look lean and long because of the difficulty to build up muscles. They train with compound moves, get enough protein anad use isolation moves to finish. They don't overemphasise isolation moves or do too much cardio. Ectomorphs have to work harder on the weights in order to gain a toned physique.
Mesomorph:- They look well build as they have a high metabolism and responsive muscle cells. They train like an athlete, they time their workouts and set a personal best. They don't take their bodies for granted or eat whatever they like. If they do take their body for granted it could lead to diluted workouts and poor diets.Keeping in peak physical condition is often tempered by scattered approach to eating and training.
Skill:-
-Balance
-Power
-Coordination
-Reaction Time
-Speed
-Agility
We had a improvisation task which was done in pairs, you had your partner touch a body part and move it in a way they want you to, that's all improvised. Then the next task was to choreograph movement, which we had to keep the body parts that we moved in the same order that our partner did the movement then we had created a small motif.
Body parts:-
1)Arm (right)
2) Shoulder (left)
3) Head
4) Shoulder (right)
5) Foot (left)
6) spine
7) Feet
8) Head
Tuesday, 6 October 2015
Icarus
We were given four questions and we had to research two of them. I did the poem "The River" and also the Icarus story. I think these where the most interesting out of the four of them as the poem you can find out the meaning and look at the structure of it e.g. if it repeats.
The river I found a summery of each verse of the poem:-
The River's a wanderer,
A nomad, a tramp
He never chooses one place
To set up his camp
Verse 1:- The river flows/moves without stopping. Wanderer- a person who walks one place to another without hurry/ purpose. Nomad- member of group who move around with no permanent home. Tramp- no home, moves place to place.
The River's a winder;
Through valley and hill
He twists and he turns,
He just cannot be still.
Verse 2:- River doesn't move in a straight line, will turn left/right. Winder- turns/rolls something. Valley- gaps between hill. Twist- bends.
The River's a hoarder
And he buries down deep
Those little treasures
That he wants to keep.
Verse 3:- River collects the things that it find as it is moving, hides these things deep down at the bottom of the river. Hoarder- collects things. Buries- hide treasures/valuables.
The River's a baby,
He gurgles and hums,
And sounds like he's happily
Sucking his thumbs.
Verse 4:- Soft sound when flows as if the river is happy. The soft sounds are like a baby's gurgle/hum. Gurgles and hums- baby makes bubbly sounds, continuous sounds like a bee.
The River's a singer,
As he dances along,
The countryside echoes
The notes of his song.
Verse 5:- Sound of the flowing river is like a song, movement of flowing river is like a dance, when the river flows down through the village the river's sounds can be heard by the villagers. Echoes-bounce back.
The River's a monster,
Hungry and vexed,
He's gobbled up trees
And he'll swallow you next.
Verse 6:- River is like a monster when it floods, floods can destroy animals, plants, humans and homes. Vexed-angry. Gobbled- eat noisily & quickly. Swallow- pass down the throat.
The Icarus story, I read over the story and explored what the different moods could be. There would be a moment of happiness due to the bird like theme, feeling as though I could fly. I could do this by doing jumps and the use of elevation. It would be very up and feel free. Whereas there is also a feeling of sadness and worried like when he falls to his death, this part could be much more grounded and fluid. I can show the contrast using different dynamics like levels.
I chose Icarus to do out of these two for a solo as I feel like I can play around with the moods and it has more depth in which I can perform in my solo. It also has a bigger contrast as it has lots of happiness then ends in death which are on complete opposite ends of the scale.
The river I found a summery of each verse of the poem:-
The River's a wanderer,
A nomad, a tramp
He never chooses one place
To set up his camp
Verse 1:- The river flows/moves without stopping. Wanderer- a person who walks one place to another without hurry/ purpose. Nomad- member of group who move around with no permanent home. Tramp- no home, moves place to place.
The River's a winder;
Through valley and hill
He twists and he turns,
He just cannot be still.
Verse 2:- River doesn't move in a straight line, will turn left/right. Winder- turns/rolls something. Valley- gaps between hill. Twist- bends.
The River's a hoarder
And he buries down deep
Those little treasures
That he wants to keep.
Verse 3:- River collects the things that it find as it is moving, hides these things deep down at the bottom of the river. Hoarder- collects things. Buries- hide treasures/valuables.
The River's a baby,
He gurgles and hums,
And sounds like he's happily
Sucking his thumbs.
Verse 4:- Soft sound when flows as if the river is happy. The soft sounds are like a baby's gurgle/hum. Gurgles and hums- baby makes bubbly sounds, continuous sounds like a bee.
The River's a singer,
As he dances along,
The countryside echoes
The notes of his song.
Verse 5:- Sound of the flowing river is like a song, movement of flowing river is like a dance, when the river flows down through the village the river's sounds can be heard by the villagers. Echoes-bounce back.
The River's a monster,
Hungry and vexed,
He's gobbled up trees
And he'll swallow you next.
Verse 6:- River is like a monster when it floods, floods can destroy animals, plants, humans and homes. Vexed-angry. Gobbled- eat noisily & quickly. Swallow- pass down the throat.
The Icarus story, I read over the story and explored what the different moods could be. There would be a moment of happiness due to the bird like theme, feeling as though I could fly. I could do this by doing jumps and the use of elevation. It would be very up and feel free. Whereas there is also a feeling of sadness and worried like when he falls to his death, this part could be much more grounded and fluid. I can show the contrast using different dynamics like levels.
I chose Icarus to do out of these two for a solo as I feel like I can play around with the moods and it has more depth in which I can perform in my solo. It also has a bigger contrast as it has lots of happiness then ends in death which are on complete opposite ends of the scale.
Sunday, 27 September 2015
Rooster Ruby Tuesday
Analyse the movement: Action/Space/Dynamics/Relationship.
How do they support the theme and intention of the work?
The dance is performed
by a women, soloist. Having a women do a solo shows the sexism. There is
already a man on stage but as soon as the women comes on, he exits stage right
using the movement of the rooster which is cocky and arrogant. In the first phrase of Ruby Tuesday
the women comes on back wing stage left
then walks forward with her hands behind her back and her focus lowered.
She lifts her leg forward, collapses
back as she steps behind, lifts her leg again with her arm extended and again
collapses back as she curls her torso forward and falls backwards wrapping her
arms around her. She appears slightly fragile, with her focus down and her
backwards steps. This may show that she is quite shy and cautious, just
by walking on shows the audience the gender difference. Movement theme and
motifs are introduced in the first phrase, then developed and manipulated
throughout subsequent phrases through the use of choreographic devices.
The lyrics take a big part in the story. The song is called ‘Ruby
Tuesday’, by The Rolling Stones. She doesn’t dance to the song it’s self she
dances along to the lyrics of the song. “Don’t question why she needs to be so
free. She’ll tell you it’s the only way to be. She just can’t be chained to a
life where nothings gained and nothings lost, at such a cost”, this shows that
life should be lived in the moment. Reality of war and nuclear arms means your
life could end at any moment, by someone else’s choice. The Rolling Stones were
around in the 60’s and there wasn’t very many equal rights, therefore women
didn’t have much choice or say in anything.
There are lots of sustained movements, times of suspension using
moments of reaching to demonstrate the idea of reaching for hope. There are
movement which use the choreographic devices, abstraction was used to transform
original gestures of twirling the hair or flicking it upside down which
indicates the idea of thoughtfulness. The use of addition, she swings her leg
then repeats but adding a hop forward, wrapping her arms round herself. There
is use of tempo as well, some places is fast then other slow then there is
moments of stillness when she goes to pick up something from the floor, maybe
flowers.
Her pathways are direct, she knew where she was going. This may
give the idea of determination and independence. She knows what she is aiming
for and how she is going to get there. Using diagonal or straight lines, she
travels there quickly of various part, meaning the quick she gets want she
wants to do done, it’s over.
His intention is to focus on the political and personal issues.
He using usual starting points to create up movement: poetry, literature,
music, newspaper articles and world events. Through choreography he voices his
concerns. The story line is based on relationship between men and women. His
intention is to celebrate the music of “The rolling Stones”, using qualities
ans stories behind the song to reflect ‘sexual tension’ (witnessed when growing
up in 1960s).
Rooster has 8 sections,each with a different song. Each piece
could easily be a solo but it’s done together to create atmosphere and
contemporary attitudes. There are 5 dancer, 1 solo female, joined by 4 men.
Wednesday, 23 September 2015
week 4 term 1
On Monday we had a guest come in to teach us a piece from the show 'Rooster', Ruby Tuesday. We had a workshop which we worked on the whole lesson.
What Went Well?
1) I was able to get a good understanding of what the style was like.
2) I was able to take three of the movements and create a whole new motif.
3) I could pick up the choreography easily.
Even Better If?
1) I could have took more risks when doing the routine given to us.
2)When I rehearse I need to do the arms properly so when I'm actually performing it my arms will be held in a more stronger position
3) Make use of the lyrics in the music to go with the movements, use the lyrics to get an understanding of the feelings.
What Went Well?
1) I was able to get a good understanding of what the style was like.
2) I was able to take three of the movements and create a whole new motif.
3) I could pick up the choreography easily.
Even Better If?
1) I could have took more risks when doing the routine given to us.
2)When I rehearse I need to do the arms properly so when I'm actually performing it my arms will be held in a more stronger position
3) Make use of the lyrics in the music to go with the movements, use the lyrics to get an understanding of the feelings.
Rambert
Rooster was choreographed by a man called Christopher Bruce. He was born 1945 in Leicester, England. He started studying dance at the age of 11. After study at Rambert School he joined Rambert Ballet in 1963 and became a lead male dancer. The company began experimenting with ballet and modern, specifically Martha Graham technique.
In 1977 he was appointed associate director of the company until 1987. He created over 20 works for the company.
Influences
He focused on the political and personal issues. He using usual starting points to create up movement, poetry, literature, music, newspaper articles and world events. Through the choreography he would voice his concerns. His other works are:- Ghost dances/Swansong/Silence is the end of our song/ Cruel Garden/Sargeant Early's Dream.
Themes and ideas
The story line is based on relationship between men and women. His intention is to celebrate the music of 'The Rolling Stones', using qualities and stories behind the song to reflect 'sexual tension' (witnessed when growing up in 1960s). When Bruce grew up he was surrounded by sexism and racism. There were 8 specific songs by the rolling stones e.g Little red rooster / Ruby Tuesday/ Play with fire
Set and lighting
Not much set, the stage was undecorated. The lighting was simplistic throughout the whole piece. A bare stage is a key feature of Bruce's work as he is aware that dancers need plenty of room to dance.
Costumes
The costumes reflect on the 60'. The men wore velvet jackets, shirts and ties (each male with different colours) with black trousers and jazz shoes. In 'Ruby Tuesday' there were 4 males who wear all black jackets. The women are all identical, wearing simple black and red colour scheme. The male influences by Mick Jagger. This shows the sexism as the men are represented as different however the women all dress the same as though they are all seen as one person and no able to have their own identity.
The Dance
It has 8 sections each with a different song, It piece could easily be solos but its done together to create atmosphere and contemporary attitudes.
Distinctive movements though-out
'Rooster strut:- Men mimic cockerels
Grooming gestures:- Straightening cuffs, Sticking down their hair.
Jumps:- Men suggests a chicken trying to fly with stubby wings.
Everyday gestures:- Handshaking
Repeated floor work:- Both sexes, rolling and turning on the floor.
Repeated courtly geestures:- first in 'Lady Jane' but is repeated several times.
Ruby Tuesday
There are 5 dancers, 1 solo female, joined by 4 men
The men perform simple movements in unison/pairs. The choreography for the women are very typical style of Bruce and classical in nature. The female dancer plays with her hair a lot and picks something from the floor, maybe flowers? She twists her arms and hand suggest of underlying tension.
In 1977 he was appointed associate director of the company until 1987. He created over 20 works for the company.
Influences
He focused on the political and personal issues. He using usual starting points to create up movement, poetry, literature, music, newspaper articles and world events. Through the choreography he would voice his concerns. His other works are:- Ghost dances/Swansong/Silence is the end of our song/ Cruel Garden/Sargeant Early's Dream.
Themes and ideas
The story line is based on relationship between men and women. His intention is to celebrate the music of 'The Rolling Stones', using qualities and stories behind the song to reflect 'sexual tension' (witnessed when growing up in 1960s). When Bruce grew up he was surrounded by sexism and racism. There were 8 specific songs by the rolling stones e.g Little red rooster / Ruby Tuesday/ Play with fire
Set and lighting
Not much set, the stage was undecorated. The lighting was simplistic throughout the whole piece. A bare stage is a key feature of Bruce's work as he is aware that dancers need plenty of room to dance.
Costumes
The costumes reflect on the 60'. The men wore velvet jackets, shirts and ties (each male with different colours) with black trousers and jazz shoes. In 'Ruby Tuesday' there were 4 males who wear all black jackets. The women are all identical, wearing simple black and red colour scheme. The male influences by Mick Jagger. This shows the sexism as the men are represented as different however the women all dress the same as though they are all seen as one person and no able to have their own identity.
The Dance
It has 8 sections each with a different song, It piece could easily be solos but its done together to create atmosphere and contemporary attitudes.
Distinctive movements though-out
'Rooster strut:- Men mimic cockerels
Grooming gestures:- Straightening cuffs, Sticking down their hair.
Jumps:- Men suggests a chicken trying to fly with stubby wings.
Everyday gestures:- Handshaking
Repeated floor work:- Both sexes, rolling and turning on the floor.
Repeated courtly geestures:- first in 'Lady Jane' but is repeated several times.
Ruby Tuesday
There are 5 dancers, 1 solo female, joined by 4 men
The men perform simple movements in unison/pairs. The choreography for the women are very typical style of Bruce and classical in nature. The female dancer plays with her hair a lot and picks something from the floor, maybe flowers? She twists her arms and hand suggest of underlying tension.
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