Flashdance Review

On 20/12/10 I went to see Flashdance the musical in Shaftesbury Theatre, London. Arlene Phillips was the choreographer. I noticed that lots of stylised, contemporary dance was used throughout the show. The ensemble dance team all had excellent physical fitness and had a very strong, classical dance technique. Each performer was incredibly focused on their role and had been through years and years of training. I really enjoyed the dramatic physical setting, live orchestra music and overall lively atmosphere of this show.

Flashdance

Reflection of class

I found taking part in these classes were a very enjoyable and useful learning experience. Each teacher taught their exercises and routines extremely quickly, and alot of stamina was needed to continuously practise and rehearse the material. This helped me realise that I needed to fully focus and concentrate to pick up the steps. After learning the routine we then performed it in front of each other. I made some new friends and really enjoyed the day.

After the classes

Inside the studio

Outside Pineapple Dance Studios

Pineapple

Over the Christmas break I went to Pineapple Dance Studio in London to take part in classes. I did a Contemporary, Jazz Technique and Ballet class.

Movement Memory with Objects Sketchbook Page 2

Movement Memory Sketchbook Page 1

Movement Memory Class Session 1 - Lily Hayward Smith

In this Interdisciplinary Performance Practice session we looked into memories and how we could use them to create movement. We had to think back and revisit a personal, familiar place. I chose a close friends bedroom. I felt cosy, safe, secure and protected while remembering events that happened in this space. We then had to reinact actually being in the space, and speak as we did actions and movement. This was very emotional and I found myself remembering even more things that happened in this space. I found this session very interesting and really enjoyed using memories as movement inspiration.

Movement Studies 06/12/10

Sound Score and Notes

Site Journal Work page 2

My Site - audiences viewpoint

Site Journal Work page 1

Light/Shadows

My Site

Site Specific Work

In this Interdisciplinary Performance Practice session we were asked to find a site/space in the Ellen Terry Building. When we found our site, we sat in it and observed the space. We then investigated the space using our bodies, voices, sounds and a score. The rest of the group were then invited to come into the space and we showed them what we discovered and found interesting. I focused on the shadows and gaps between the set of stairs, and how my body could look different when standing between these. I also played with the different sounds I could create on objects within the space. I brushed my foot across the radiator and spoke words into the cabinet and walls.

Class work

Over the first term we have been working on head to tail connection and learning about the skeletal system.

Head to tail connection

Why am I making this blog?

I'm Julia and I'm in my first year at Coventry University. I'm studying Dance, Theatre and Professional Practice. I began this process by attending a workshop that introduced us to the Siobhan Davies Replay archive. I looked at a range of photographs and videos of rehearsals and performances. I made a scrapbook on the site and added my favourite documentations to this. I was particularly inspired by 'In Plain Clothes' 2006, which was the first piece to be performed at Siobhan Davies Studios. The rhythmic beats of the music and pedestrian movement compliment each other.

Here is a link to my scrapbook
http://www.siobhandaviesreplay.com/lightbox.php?zoom=none&activelightbox=1st+Scrapbook&newlightboxname=

I aim to create an archive of work that reflects my own journey through rehearsal,learning, performance and achievement.
http://www.siobhandaviesreplay.com/