Monday, 12 January 2015

London Fashion Week & Fashion Research

London Fashion Week & Fashion Research


PowerPoint made in Today's lesson (12th Jan 2015)










Photos of Into The Woods Costume folder















Checklist for my outstanding Blog Work - Made by Elsie

Checklist for my outstanding Blog Work

Date Last Updated: 20th January 9.00pm


Choreographing Skills, Dance -Unit 40


DEADLINE FOR ALL WORK UP TO DANCE FOR CAMERA , MONDAY 26TH JANUARY 4.20PM!!!!

- Evaluation for Cats Solo Audition 

- Evaluation for Down and Out Bugsy Performance  - 


- Rosas Danst Rosas Blog Post - opinions, notes and clips.



Developing Costume Skills - Unit 83

- Upload Fashion research & video presentation
- Research into 3 character, One being our Character


Auditions for Actors - Unit 18




Performing Arts Business - Unit 3

All complete & on Blogger!


Classical Theatre - Unit 12

All complete & on Blogger!!


Cats the Musical - Unit 1

- Mini Project - Fashion show Choreography


Dance for Camera - First Ideas

Dance for Camera

Learning Objectives:
Define the different types of camera angles and definitions.

UNIT TASK:

1 MINUTES FILM BASED ON 'DANCE FOR CAMERA' 
Use different angle shots and camera styles.


Different Angles for Filming and Camera Shots

Low Angle
Wide Shot
Establishing Shot
Close - Up
Extreme Close Up
Medium Shot
High Angle Shot
Long Shot




3 professionals works;

1. "Two" 
Choreographer: Russell Maliphant 
Performed by: Sylvie Guillem - Ballerina 
Date: 2001
''Two'' explores the relationship between movement, lighting and the music. 

2. ''Rosas Danst Rosas''
Company: Rosas
Date: 1983 - 1997

''Rosas Danst Rosas'' explores

The choreography and movement was copied by Beyonce in her song "Countdown" and she also used movement from other dances Anna Teresa De Keeersmaeke choreographed. 

Video Clips on the links below:

3. ''Points of Space''
ChoreographerMerce Cunningham 
Date: 1986
''Pionts of Space'' explores the tempo. contrast between different paces of choreography and movement, low and fast.




First Ideas for Dance for Camera






Questions for Ideas for Dancer for Camera

What is your theme/stimulus? Different types of Old and New Chairs.

How will you show this through use of Actions/Dynamic/Space/Relationships?
?

Where will it be set? Chairs, Office, Classroom, Lounge, Car

Are there any health and safety concerns? The chairs falling over, slippery floors, doing in socks as be slippery l.

How many dancers? 2 young girls, Sophie and Lily (my sister).

Will you use any props? Yes, Chairs

What will your dancers wear? Black leggings and Black leotard, Black top.

How will you edit it? Using iMovie & My iPhone5S




Friday, 9 January 2015

Jazz Style Dance

Jazz Style Dance

Jazz Dance is a form of Modern Dance, which was heavily influenced by the sounds, rhythms and techniques of jazz music

Jazz Dance is also influenced by other styles and techniques.

The inspiration came from tap, Minstrel shows, vaudeville, swing and Broadway.


Jazz Dance originated in many different places such as New Orleans, St. Louis, Memphis, and Kansas City.


Early roots for Jazz Dance came from African culture imported by slaves; in Africa people danced to celebrate cycles of life, and instruments provided a beat.


Jazz Dance become one of the most popular styles due to its popularity in modern day



Popular Jazz Dance Steps 

Ball Change
Cat Walks
Catch Step
Chasses
Hip Walk 
Jazz Drag
Jazz Run
Jazz Walk
Moon Walk
Pivot Step
Circluar Hips
Turns/Twists


Source: Website
Date of Post published: -
Name of page: Danze Centre
Available from: http://www.danzcentre.com/aspcms/about/about-112.html
Date Assessed on: 9th Feb 2015