task two- workshop/audition for a dance in a new style

                                    Skills audit

Whilst being apart of the CTEC performing arts class at Suffolk One, we have been able to study and explore an array of contrasting dance styles and different units, So far we have been graded on contemporary, jazz and kathak dance styles. We have also done loads of workshops based of different choreographers like Martha Graham’s and pins Bausch. This allowed me to gain an understanding of what dance styles I excel in and what dance styles I would personally like to improve on, for me person I feel that contemporary dance is the style I’ve most enjoyed and felt I did the best in. This is one reason I have chosen contemporary dance as my chosen style to show my improvement. Whilst growing up , I attended lyrical/ballet classes and a theatre group called theatre train, being able to be apart of these groups was an amazing opportunity as it helped to widening my performance skills and develop my skills even further and gain that confidence I need in order to be successful in this industry. I was able to perform in shows such as Matilda , elf and Cinderella with this company which again allowed the development of my performance skills. After attending dance classes from a young age and Being introduced to lyrical/ballet styles was an eyeopener and something I picked up quicker than the other styles I was learning. Lyrical and Ballet both hold major characteristics in contemporary dance as explained in the stylistic features blog this is one reason contemporary dance and its styles is my chosen dance genre. Whilst in education at college I was able to research and learn new things about a variety of dance practitioners this have me a real insight to what the industry is really like and how it’s important to always be different and stand out.

Martha graham unit 13- 

This is a video of the Martha graham sequence we learned in order to improve are core muscles and Strength.

Martha graham-

Modern dance was created as a revolt against ballet. Martha Graham was one of the most famous dancers and creators of dance, called choreographers. She brought modern dance to a new level of popularity in American culture. She created a new language of movement that expressed powerful emotions.