Friday 9th January- dance

Today in our dance lesson, Emily ran a dance work shop with us focusing on the dance style from Grease the musical, Jive. We split in to groups of three and four and researched the type of movements that are performed in the musical, Grease. We found them to be lively, upbeat and energetic. 

Our task was to come up with eight or more counts of choreograph that we could teach to the rest of the class and in the end, combine together to produce one extended piece of choreography. 

Here is a recorded version of the final product, when we had put each groups dance together. 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hM9rAPTSjps

As you can see, we have really researched the dance style of the 50s and gibes these some thought when choreographing these four mini pieces that are now one. Extension is a key dance technique you need to perfect whilst dancing Jive with out it, the dance movements look weak and look as though the dancer is not putting enough effort in. 

Another important feature of Jive style dance is facial expression, this is what really brings the dance and mood of the choreography to life. You need a big smile on your face at all times for the jazz feel to be conveyed to the audience.