Dance Lesson 3 - fight phrase 30th September 2016

In todays lesson we got back into our pairs and had to produce a little aggressive fight scene in which we held connections for as long as possible. For example, if I help onto my partners arm we would have to do as many moves after that as we could without breaking the connection.

Here was our first attempt at creating the fight phrase:

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We used quick fluid movements which created pace and kept to the theme of aggression in this piece. For example, when I did the spin into the crouch it was a very fluid transition. Therefore, making it look smooth and finished. Another way in which it went well was our use of formation as we didn't stay in exactly the same place all the time. We travelled and crossed paths making it visually engaging for the audience. We also attempted to create levels to show dominance in certain characters. For example, when Lois pushes on my back to jump over. We felt like this could be a sign that her character had more power than mine.

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We could work on our connections more as at the moment they are lasting about a second or two before we are creating new connections. We need to hold onto them longer in order to fit the brief. For example we could add moves that are closer together as we keep distancing ourselves at the moment. Meaning our connections are getting shorter and shorter.We also need to relax more and think less about how we connect and more about how we can make it look more like a realistic fight phrase. As at the moment it still looks very much like contemporary dance rather than a sharp, jerky, violent movement.

We then combined our fight movement phrase with the other devised phrase we created the week before. Here we changed our fight phrase as we felt we could make it better than our first attempt.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_Fcsz50FAs&feature=youtu.be 

WWW - second attempt at the fight phrase
In our second attempt we managed to create connections which lasted longer that contained two or more moves. For example, when we spin and hold our hands together we manage to hold that connection for two moves without breaking. Which for us was an achievement. Therefore, achieving the brief slightly better than in our first attempt. Personally, I feel as though my extensions have improved since the first dance lesson. For example, when I stretch my arms out they are now straight and outstretched rather than slightly bending and halfway stretched. Meaning, my dance is getting more fluid and smooth each week. Therefore, meaning my performance level is increasing. Also in this version we are stablishing more aggressive moves. For example, pushing each other away or pulling each other around. This creates more of a tense dramatic tone to our performance meaning we are also fitting the brief better.

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I believe we could still add more onto our fight motif to make it longer. For example, adding some connections where we move in sync together for a few moves and then break into the next connection. This could be done where me or Lois could hold each others arms or wrist as there are multiple joints in the arms/wrists which can be moved in more ways to allow longer connections. Therefore, creating longer, possibly better looking fight phrases. Also I think we still need to relax more into the idea of connections and experiment more with levels and different connection points rather than worrying about if it looks particularly interesting or whether its quick. As we can work on visuals and speed when we are finished and happy with our outcome.