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choreography module: seventh week

In the first week back, we ended up having the whole group back together again so we were able feel more confident in building on more choreography. This week in particular we decided on focusing on the whole beginning section of the choreography which will show the audience us, as the patients, entering the mental asylum. 

The movement in this section, we wanted to have fluid elements to represent us being weak but once we 'arrive' at the asylum, we wanted to include sharper and more intricate movements to show the more robotic side to portray the idea of being controlled. 

An example of this is shown when the group of all 5 of us are placed in a triangle with Storm placed at the front, following by Sadie and Bella on either side of her, then myself and Lucy following them. We then executed a series of intricate movments in the choreographic device of canon as we thought as a group that this device would be most effective and suit this section of the choreography well. We also realised that once we decided on the music for this part of the choreography, which we was the song 'Prodigy' by Nathan Lanier, we found that this section in particular suited the beats and dynamic of the piece of music. 

Once this section is performed, me and Sadie took the role as the doctors at the asylum as we execute a movement with our hands out shaking down at Storm and Lucy who are showing a simular movement but on the floor shaking their arms and legs as if we were electrocuting them (links to electroshock therapy).

We showed the rest of the class what we created in this lesson and we recieved some positive and critical feedback which consisted of our facial expressions throughout the whole piece and show clearly when in unison and when in canon.

https://youtu.be/hcrTPJkp864

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  1. Daisy StonierNovember 19, 2020 at 1:51 PM

    I like how your piece has a narrative to it which I think will really help with your characterisation when performing and building up to the climax of your choreography. What challenges did you face when creating the intricate canon section?

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    1. Hannah Tinsley-HopeDecember 3, 2020 at 11:44 AM

      When it came to choreographing this section in particular, the beats in the music that we wanted the canon to go with was extremely fast. Counting the movements was okay but when it came to actually performing this section with the music, it was very challenging but we found the more we practiced the section, the more natural it became.

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  2. Abigail DowseNovember 23, 2020 at 3:32 AM

    This blog is really detailed and you have included some clear points on what you achieved in the lesson. How did you find using the choreographic device canon? Is there any other devices you'd like to include within your choreography?

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    1. Hannah Tinsley-HopeDecember 3, 2020 at 2:50 PM

      Canon is one of my favourite choreographic devices to use in small or big group pieces as it can make the choreography definetly look more interesting then just having it all in unison. However, using unison can have a strong effect too. Going from a section where all the dancers are performing movements at different times to then a movement altogether in unison can have a huge impact.

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  3. sadie medcalfNovember 27, 2020 at 2:14 AM

    I like how you are really sticking the your stimulus to create sections in your choreography. What choreographic process did you use to create these intricate movements?

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    1. Hannah Tinsley-HopeDecember 3, 2020 at 2:52 PM

      We created these movements in a task a few sessions ago where we had to create smaller motifs just off our stimulus. Myself and our group managed to pick apart these motifs to create a part of the canon movement section. The rest of the movement we created on the spot, still linking with our stimulus.

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