Unit 14 dance performance

Review of own technical performance in each rehearsal  7th of September Ex - Wives This was our first rehearsal for SIX the musical, so we started with the opening song 'Ex-wives'. This song is the first that the audience will hear and see, meaning it has to start of super strong to keep our audience entertained and engaged from the second the lights go on. The start of the dance begins with creating our own poses to match the beat of the song. These poses don't only need to be sassy; they need to be strong and on time, making sure these poses are sharp is so vital for the overall look of this section. We all have to work as one to ensure that we all have the timing correct whilst creating these shapes. This song has quite a difficult beat/rhythm to follow so using the lyrics to keep with the timing was something that helped me especially on the 'revealing' lyric where we have to do a move that mirrors this lyric. For the small section we have learnt, we have to mak...

  The stylistic features of Jazz dance Isolations - Movements that involve only one part of the body while the others remain still Low centre of gravity - Grounded movements, often with knees bent Contractions- the forward curving of the spine, starting from the pelvic zone. Sensuality -   Jazz   dance   has  a sexiness  that is lacking in more traditional  dance  styles Jazz Hands -  A  musical theatre/jazz   gesture  in which the hands are waved rapidly to and fro with the palms facing forward and the fingers  splayed ,  commonly  used  to  indicate  or  express  excitement . Dynamics- the juxtaposition of smooth, fluid movements and direct, sharp and sudden movements. Gives variety and excitement to the style Jazz dance within SIX the musical  Throughout the beginning section of the dance 'Ex-wives' we have to strike different poses to match each beat of music. When doin...