Motif Development

 

 

 

  Reflecting on my creative process so far, I have been struggling to create movement in which I am proud of and happy to include within my final product. This has been a huge challenge productively and mentally as I have not managed to hit my target time. 

Through the use of Rudolf Laban's eight efforts, I have managed to choreograph just over 1 minute of choreography instead of the end target of 3 minutes. However, I am happy with what I currently have and am looking forward to carry on my creative process...

As said in a previous blog, I have separated my dance into 4/5 sections:

Structure 1 - Calm

Structure 2 - News/Panic

Structure 3 - Understanding

Structure 4 - Death 

Structure 5 - Afterlife?  

Starting with Section 1 I wanted to create a clam a relaxing atmosphere to warmly introduce the audience to the character I am playing- this character being a calm/ likeable soul who cares for others however like most of us takes things for granted- to have a big contrast when 'Death-Cast announces to the audience I can play with the audiences’ emotions when I then get my 'Death Cast'. I want to change and manipulate the audiences’ emotions as I feel that is what makes a strong piece and leaves the audience wanting to see more. I have created my first motif in which I feel I can adapt depending on which structure I am dancing. I can do this my changing the dynamics and emotion behind the steps. I did this by using the choreographic device improvisation 

I have found improvisation to be my most beneficial choreographic technique so far, this allows me to not overthink my movement but to just allow my body to follow the music and interpret the highs and lows creating beautiful and natural movement. From here I've recorded my improv to reflect and look back on what I like and dislike to add/adapt certain parts into my actual choreography. I think I've created some intricate and original gestures that I’m proud of and are willing to add into my choreography. 

For the next coming weeks, I would like to experiment with different choreographic techniques- reflecting on what we studied in second year- as I feel though this will help motivate me to choreograph more movement. I would also like to finish editing my music, so I have a clear idea on where my highlights are, so I know where/how to save my energy throughout my piece. 


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