IPP Work : Continued exploration with netting material

IPP Work : Image

Ideas forming ...

This entry has particularly helped by enabling me to reflect on the exploration and rehearsal process. When I look back at this entry it reminds me of how rehearsal processes are documented on the Siobhan Davies’ Replay Archive. By blogging the development from movement with paper to the idea of dance making with large netting, I have been able to channel my thoughts and creativity.

Skinner Release into my Body Story

These scanned in artist journal pages about the Skinner Release Technique has inspired me to explore somatic practices through my Body Story. I aim to develop my understanding of the Skinner Release Technique and to look in more depth at other somatic practices.

This is the question I have chosen to answer:

Different somatic based practices can have many benefits for the dancer. Consider how the different techniques you have been introduced to have contributed to your development as a dancer in both formal 'class' settings and in your everyday life.

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.