Session 3: Musicality

Today presented me with very little challenge but I started to learn just a little but more about choreography and what goes into it besides random dance moves. Today, the word that's been embedded into my head is "musicality." Basically, using the bass or snares or any sound that's heard in a song and moving to it to create images. It's been really interesting for me personally because it shows how artistic dancing can be, and how dynamic it is. Next practice I'm told that I'm going to be teaching the across the floors that my mentor told me to work on. After today, I feel more comfortable with the people I'm with, and I'm slowly building relationships with the company. 

Time logged for this session: 3 hours

Total time logged: 9 hours

Session 2: Technically Speaking

This session provided me with window into the more technical aspects of choreography and how a director of a dance company drills his team to be efficient on stage and with the choreography that they learn. Every drill that they went through was aimed at helping them in different aspects of performing, whether it was endurance on stage or being able to hit angles with their arms. Compared to the last session, this one taught me more of the technicalities of choreography, or "choreo" as they called it. I was asked to do a simple assignment afterwards by my mentor, which was to create 3 different patterns for across-the-floors. I have a good idea of what to do but this is definitely a new hurdle that I have to get over. 

Time logged for this session: 3 hours

Total time logged: 6 hours

Session 1: The Ropes

Friday was the first time I was able to experience what it's like to be in a legitimate dance studio with an actual dance company. Even though I've had some experience in a studio, I've never witnessed a dance practice with a company. Throughout the entire practice, my mentor talked about the basics of choreography and I even got to be a part of their dance practice. It was a good first day, and I've already learned a lot. My goal for next practice is to start leading and be a more active part of the company. 

Time logged for this session: 3 hours

Total time logged: 3 hours