A2 Dance Alvin Ailey Solo

A2 Dance Alvin Ailey Solo

In my A2 dance I have been creating and choreographing a solo inspired by Alvin Ailey's professional work 'Cry' danced by Judith Jamison. I have included Graham technique contractions and releases and incorporated Horton technique by the use of Lateral T positions, hinges, Horton angular arms. The use of Dunham technique seeing myself use an undulating torso and spine.

Here is a rehearsal of the piece:

As you can see you can identity the uses of the different styles and influences of Graham, Horton and Dunham. This solo originally performed my Judith Jamison her early dance training included ballet which I feel is apparent in my solo what with the balletic arabesque lines and extensions. Choreographic devices that I have used are repetition when I fall and spin/roll to the floor and shuffle on my knees forwards with opening arms, you see me do this twice. I have also used the use of levels in the piece where I start the dance on the floor I have sections where I jump and spin and use a contrast in dynamics. I have used change if dynamics from a calm and sustained dynamic at the start of the dance and then when in the music the woman sing a loud note my movement become faster and more weighted and powerful to get across the emotion of the piece. 

I have used embellishment where I have added small detail to movement for example I come to an open fith position with my right leg extended and I do a quick flick of foot in front and behind my leg know as a petite batimont. 

What I need to do when I comes to doing my solo in a final performance/presentation I need to consider my performance and emotional content and performance quality. This dance is very emotional and requires an acting quality to portray the feelings of the dance. 

Here is my final solo performance:

Final Performance of Solo