Pedestrian Wanderlust: A Movement Movement
Pedestrian movement: It is
a major component in contemporary dance that takes everyday common
movements and incorporates them into the choreography. For instance directions, (forward, backward, sideways, up and down) begin to give students basic vocabulary that they are already familiar with through their everyday life.
Students' exploration of pedestrian
movement, by just walking forward, backwards, left and right, up and down, even though is part of post-modern dance, also gives them the confidence needed to become modern dancers.
They were led by Professor Morejon into exploring levels (high, medium and low), which added another layer to the kinetic understanding of their instrument or body. Movement of their bodies in four directions changed when added to different levels.
Finally, students were able to combine directions and levels by organizing themselves in groups in order to put together an 8 moves phrase. Each ensemble shared with the rest of the class what each was able to choreograph. The atmosphere during class was that of collaboration, support and admiration.
They were led by Professor Morejon into exploring levels (high, medium and low), which added another layer to the kinetic understanding of their instrument or body. Movement of their bodies in four directions changed when added to different levels.
Finally, students were able to combine directions and levels by organizing themselves in groups in order to put together an 8 moves phrase. Each ensemble shared with the rest of the class what each was able to choreograph. The atmosphere during class was that of collaboration, support and admiration.
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