Week One- A reflection of Choreographic Tasks/ Processes

 In our first lesson, we chose our stimulus and we discussed our interpretations on the art. We discussed the idea of the absence of senses (like blindness and deafness). Also, leading onto this there was a discussion about locked-in syndrome, as this is a rare neurological disorder where people are able to think and feel but have the inability to move (Locked-in Syndrome, 2021). Another interpretation discussed within the group was the idea of society controlling peoples image, leading to a society of people who are the same. The latex suit could symbolise protection and the idea of hiding your true identity to avoid vulnerability. 

(Kurncz, 2017)

In our second lesson, we created a group piece using different words in a random order. Firstly, we wrote down choreographic devices, like (negative space, cannon and unity). We numbered these devices to create 3 random sequences of devices we had to include in our choreography. As a group, we decided to combine the three sequences together as they could all be linked. The main devices we incorporated in our choreography was travel, turn, unison cannon, direction and pathways. This was inspired by the Chance method by Merce Cunningham, where he believed that music and dance can work alongside each other. So changing the movement means that repetition was avoided. (Merce Cunningham, 2014)

(Merce Cunningham Trust, 2021)

We created a group piece where we involved movements in unison then progressing to more individual pathways. We then used a sequence of steps and numbered them in a different order for each dancer. Meaning we delivered the same movements but at different times, creating a cannon and counteraction. We also used different directions which lead us to use different pathways during the choreography. We did this by having two of the dancers face a different direction but then they finish in unison.


In the middle of creating our choreography, Miss Davis asked us to pick yes or no to determine we were going to reverse our choreography. Our strengths during this process was that we were able to reverse the movements effectively and still portray our message of counteract in this section. Our weaknesses were that it took us more time to figure out what movements we wanted to create next. In order to improve in the future, we could use words or phrases to help us interpret more unique ideas and be more time efficient.




393 Words


Biography. 2014. Merce Cunningham. [online] Available at: <https://www.biography.com/performer/merce-cunningham> [Accessed 2 October 2022].


Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Centre. 2021. Locked-in Syndrome. [online] Available at: <https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/6919/locked-in-syndrome> [Accessed 2 October 2022].


2021. Merce Cunningham Trust. [image] Available at: <https://www.mercecunningham.org/about/merce-cunningham/> [Accessed 2 October 2022].


Pol Kurucz – Glam Jail, Kurucz, P., 2017. Glam Jail.  [Photography].

Comments

  1. Charlotte CarvossoOctober 8, 2022 at 10:37 AM

    I really like your interpretation to the stimulus and the different ideas you have come up with. In regards to the 'Chance' method as you discussed, do you think you would find it useful for creating your solo?

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    1. Lily Brown Level 3 creativity and choreographyOctober 10, 2022 at 1:25 PM

      I think it will be useful for the sections we choreograph as a group, as it can sometimes be difficult to create unique ideas that aren't repetitive throughout the piece. Also, I think it would create a contrast between the music being intense and the movements being light in some sections.

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  2. FrancescaOctober 12, 2022 at 12:59 AM

    Did you enjoy exploring this specific choreographic method?

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    1. Lily Brown Level 3 creativity and choreographyDecember 7, 2022 at 2:10 PM

      I found it really interesting, and it allowed me to think outside the box and create sequences I wouldn't normally think to create.

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  3. AnonymousNovember 18, 2022 at 11:38 AM

    I really enjoyed reading about your ideas when first seeing the image as i think it is original and i learnt something new about locked in syndrome that I hadn’t known.

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