Lindy hop.

This was mine and Cheryl's first attempt with the lindy hop. I have not had much experience with this style of dance except from when I've done basic classes in the younger years of school.

To find out the basic steps we went onto youtube and found a step by step guide to basic lindy hop which I didn't find particuarly 'basic'.

It's really cheesey to watch :/

My first improvement would be to stop laughing. Even though it's clear I dont really know what I'm doing, the laughter reinforces it and makes it look even more of a joke. My second improvment, if I was to do this activity again, would be to get more information on thd dance style and try to understand it more. My third improvment would be to make my movements clearer rather than being too concerned with the speed of the dance.

Cunningham technique.

Our first Cunningham video with improvements.

0:04- Make ny head more 'heavy' and keep my balance central to avoid the movement looking as though I'm going to the left hand side.
0:26- I need to make sure my plie is accurate and my bottom is pulled in and back is straight.
1:04- Lost count and came in too late so I need to make sure that my movements flow and I count accurately.
1:08- My foot looks as though it is just touching the floor and lifting back off again when it should look as though it is pinging off of the floor.
1:26- Messed up the turn. Make sure that the foot CROSSES over first and then turn through the movement.

Cunningham technique- Video 2.

Second Cunningham video with improvements.

0:45- I need to engage my arms more and make them more expressive. I also need to make sure that the movement doesn't just swing side to side but pushes and lifts and swings. This will make it look more energised and fresh.
0:58- I really look like I'm tired or can't be bothered! My arms are literally swinging by my side and my foot, which isn't even pointed, is barely lifting off the floor! I need to make my whole body engaged even if the movement doesn't involve certain areas because this will make the movemtn look better overall.
1:15- Make sure my turns are accurate and I spot make sure I end up in the same place.

Cunningham duets.

Me and Ray did a duet based on separation and how sometimes distance can make you lonely but someone is always there even if they're not in the same world as you...

1:39- Make sure my turn is accurate and I don't lose balance. This can be done by making sure I spot before I turn.

There isn't much to say on the video as I'm only in it for a short time. I need to aim to make sure that the piece is extended with relevant movements and emotion and chemistry can be felt from the audiences perspective.

Cunningham technique- Video 3.

This is our third Cunningham technique with improvements.

0:22- Make sure that the upper part of my back is lifted and not sinking into my waist. Also, make sure that my back twists to all four corners of the room.
0:37- Make my plies deeper.
1:20- Try to get a deeper plie when I pulse.
1:37- Try to keep my balance central and focus on a specific part of the room to make sure that my balance is kept.