Erin Taylor - Advanced Independent Solo Choreography (MU60362O)

This week I was able to perform my choreography for a second time to my peers. The performance allowed me to gain valuable feedback as to how my choreographic process is developing. Before performing my piece, I was asked to introduce my stimulus and intention of my choreography. I stated that I wanted to portray the butterfly effect, something building from nothing and that my movements developed around the idea of the undulating flight and journey of a butterfly. Also prior to performing I asked the audience some questions to think about and answer afterwards. I hoped these specific questions would then inform my next steps. My questions and responses: Q1. How did you find the change in tempo throughout my piece? A. The tempo built slowly and seamlessly. You weren’t afraid of stillness and taking your time Q2. What do you think will happen next? A. Something big and dramatic is coming, an explosion like a ticking time bomb Q3. What did you feel during or after watching my...

As I am now over halfway through choreographing movement for my final piece, I wanted to reflect on my process so far to ensure that I am meeting the learning outcomes but also plan the remainder of my choreography. I have a clear storyline and intent behind my movement and know where I would like the piece to lead next. I intend to keep the piece building in intensity within sound and movement quality leading to an uncontrolled climax. However, I do not want the ending to be obvious and expected for example letting all my movements to become loose, expansive, and wild. I want to include these feelings in a more grounded and contained way like a tornado, a violently rotating column of energy. At this stage I have begun editing my music together creating a slow build in energy and tempo, the addition of the Natural Selection section between the silence and New Order has helped to bridge the gap between these two contrasting music styles. The clarity in music has helped me to envisage a ...