We started by making a timeline of the dance for ourselves linking each movement or section with either the emotion we are conveying or what the section represented.
I liked doing this because it really helped us focus particular sections on specific emotions really developing our characters, its also effective because it helps give us an overall feel for our piece so we understand the concept. My character makes an impact on this piece as I represent the victims of gangs/riots, throughout the dance my character interacts differently with other people depending on how they are treating me for example at one point i feel that some of the gang accept me so my character becomes more confident before being knocked down again when attacked.
We then rehearsed our piece incorporating these emotions making the piece more energetic and dynamic.
I then went through the piece and decided on costume ideas and why they would work my ideas were:
Hoodies- I think that hoodies would be a big part as first they are a steretypical symbol for gangs but it also complements the choreography as we do quite agressive movements grabbing the hoodie, then as a result really helps with our characterisation.
Trainers- This also adds to characterisation and it is very commercial and alot of the movements are down into the ground as well as there is a lot of contact work.
Trackies/ Baggy trousers- This links with the hoodies as the baggy look adds to the gang stereotype and adds more to our characters.
Plain top - This is effective as its simple and doesnt distract from the choreography and also symbolises unity which is one of our themes within the overall gang theme.
I also did some lighting ideas, I think that in the contact scene we should use red lighting as the red connotes anger, aggression and blood.
Targets:
I need to improve my use of dynamics by improving my control. To do this I need to do core exercises at least three times a week for example sit ups or crunches, i am aiming to achieve this by the week of the performance.
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