We consolidated some of the elements of
dance from the previous workshop, and learnt more complex ones, culminating in
a filmed choreographed piece to “hairspray” the Musical. The warm-up consisted
of traveling around the space at different speeds, forms, shapes and levels,
independently and in groups, such as “hop around…. Make a tree with 5” and with
an appropriated PE tag game. We then played follow-the –leader, using
sustained, lyrical, percussive movements.
We eased into some choreographed walks,
staying in line as we walked toward a point, including a jazz run, a walk and
turn. This became more complex and specific, breaking down and teaching
sections of choreography. In putting the choreography together in our
“hairspray” piece, I could see how effective the choreography became once we
used levels, ducking and rising; and canon, freezing as certain characters took
the stage. This would create more variety and be more engaging for audiences,
than a synchronised, whole-class dance. After a practice run we were filmed,
making a link with digital media. The task also required elements of drama like
characterisation with body language and facial expression, and could cross KLAs
into English to reflect written and film texts.
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