ChoreoCreation 2012: Class 6 Notes and Homework

Thank you all for a great 6 week series. We packed it in, but I hope you had fun! Here are the notes.

Class 6 -
Technique:
Footwork/Foot patterns
- walk
- grapevine
- cross touch
- step touch
Review:
- hip singles
- hip twists
- pelvic locks
- undulations
- hip slides
- interior hip circles
- interior chest circles
- hip figure 8's
- chest figure 8’s

Movement:
- Sidewinder

Combo:

• Sidewinder while walking (16 cts)
• Undulation up to down, kicking on count 4
• Rond de Jombe right leg on counts 5, 6
• Back turn on count 7
• Face front on count 8 for an ending pose

Group Exercise:
Take the combo above and use one of the motif manipulation techniques. Then perform it as a group. Finally, perform it as slow as possible without music.

Discussion on Choreography:
1. Exits / Endings - Explore options on ending a piece: turning and pose, walking off, etc.
2. General structure of piece: introduction, build up, climax, resolution, end


Class 6 Homework
- Continue working on your piece.
- Get inspiration by watching live dance performances.
- Book a private lesson with Lily if you are serious about completing your piece and performing it.