Unit 49: Developing Movement Skills

Self-Assessment

Name:
1 Excellent 2- Very Good3 -Good

4 -Satisfactory

5 - Needs Improvement

Evidence Required
Did you piece respond to the stimulus effectively?
How was this communicated in performance?
Gesture, Still Image, Abstract or realistic
movement, Freeze frame, transition.

Did you use appropriate techniques and physical

skills?
E.g. Contact work, Participation of whole body,
Strength, Extension, Elevation,
Rhythmic control, Spatial control, Dynamics,
Relationship to other Performers, Accuracy.

Identify what you did and how well you did it in performance
Jack and I made use of multiple movement techniques to
appropriately respond to the given stimulus. We combined re
movement and sharp dynamics to present the aggressive na
the guards. We combined gesture and still image to both po
at the prisoner and humiliate him. By closely analysing what
specific movements the dancers used in the original perform
of Swansong, we were inspired and therefore responded we
the stimulus.

I believe the performance demonstrated my technical and ph

skills extremely well. I trusted Jack as my partner and therefo
contact work was fluent. We were asked to switch places on
day of the performances, and this tested our ability for adapt
of spatial control. I believe we coped well. My movement acc
was clear throughout. In addition to this, we experimented w
range of dynamics to give a more interesting performance. T
guards moved with sharp and softer dynamics, in order to
manipulate the prisoner, and I believe that our exploration h
us to convey this juxtaposition in a clear manner.

Unit 49: Developing Movement Skills

Self-Assessment

Name:
Did you use interpretive skills?
Focus, Projection, Energy, Stillness, timing,
emphasis, dynamics, facial and bodily expression,
tension.

Did you perform confidently with strong physical

skills? Did you communicate the
mood and intention of the piece using
characterisation and/or expression?

I maintained a good level of focus throughout the performan

This was demonstrative through my energy and projection on
stage. Jack and I conveyed tension in our bodies well. This he
to present the hard nature of the guards. We had good timin
throughout the piece, with no pauses or hiccups along the wa
could have emphasised movements more, for example on th
second repetition of the tap sequence it should be even more
impressive than the first time round. Despite this, our energy
still good enough to give an entertaining performance. I just
believe that it is always possible to up it.

I am extremely proud of my performance, as I believe it was

performed with convincing confidence. As an actor, I find it
relatively easy to manipulate my facial expressions on stage
relation to my given character. Whilst the guards do engage
light-hearted taunting of the prisoner, it does eventually prog
to something much more sinister. I believe my characterisati
with the use of facial expression and sharp gesture helped to
portray this well. I think that my characterisation and stage
presence is what aids me to much during a performance, so
proud of how I used these skills.

Unit 49: Developing Movement Skills

Self-Assessment

Name:
What are your targets for future improvement in these areas?

Putting 110% effort into all my movements on stage, to give that extra spark and make them much more dynamic.
By having the extra boost of liveliness on stage, I believe that the audience may feel much more engaged. Although I
may feel I am giving it my all, by making sure every arm is extended and every toe is pointed, it will add an extra
flourish to a good performance, to make it excellent.
I accidentally missed out the first *shuffle ball change* at the end of the piece during our call and response section. I
need to remember smaller details like these throughout the performance. However, I didnt let this miniscule mistake
become visible for the audience, as I just continued as normal without breaking character.
I would like to work on my technique in dance, as I believe that is probably the main thing that is holding me back in
terms of progression. For example, I have begun to stretch daily to improve my overall flexibility and get my splits. I
am going to do my gym induction and get back into the swing of cardio and weight lifting to bring back my stamina to
a high level.