Reflection Of My Choreographic Processes So Far (6)

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I am in the stages of my choreography where I'm just under halfway through creating movement. So far, I have created 2 sections of my dance, one having a fast-paced, strong dynamic, to reflect the idea of anger and violence. Contrastingly, I have created my second section, which is more of a neoclassical, softer dynamic to highlight the fight for tranquillity amongst countries at war. This is to represent how my stimulus is a sign of opposition, in the way that there is a violent-looking figure throwing flowers. It has been difficult to connect these two sections together when creating transitions that fit. At the moment, I feel like my piece is less of a dance, but more 2 sections put together with music. To overcome this, I want to think carefully about creating transitions that complement the music, so it brings the two sections together smoothly. This will help it flow better and overall help my piece to feel more like a dance.

 My teacher has given me feedback, and said how there is a good amount of energy, and in the beginning there is a good dynamic. I've choreographed a new section, which is the build up to the climax of the piece. I want there to be a mixture of different dynamics to show how amongst the violence there needs to be a recognition of peace. My feedback was that there needs to be more contrast of softer movements with sharper ones. Taking this feedback on board, I will try to add more lyrical movement, and try to incorporate previous lyrical motifs with newer sharp movements to bring the idea of repetition that I want to include in my choreography. 

Moving forward, I'll continue creating and developing movement, as well as refining other motifs, so they fit well with the music and come together as a piece to reflect my dance idea.

The section I have received feedback on: 

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