Self-critical appreciation: choreographic process

Dance Appreciation: Choreographic Process

Understanding the Choreographic Process: Self-criticism and reflection should start from the first step of creating a dance piece.
Starting Point: Think about your initial inspiration or theme and how well you formed your movements around this concept.
Progression: Reflect on how your initial idea evolved during the choreographic process. Did you stay faithful to your initial idea, or did it evolve into something substantially different?

Creation of Movements and Sequences

Movement Vocabulary: Consider how varied your movement vocabulary was - did your piece feature a diverse array of dance movements, or did it rely heavily on a few familiar ones?
Transitions: Assess how smoothly the movements in your piece transitioned from one to the next.
Use of Space: Reflect on your use of different planes and directions in your choreography.

Emotional Content and Audience Engagement

Emotional Content: Reflect on how your movements communicated the emotional content of your theme. Did they manage to accurately portray the feelings you wanted to express?
Engaging the Audience: Think about how much your piece engaged or moved the audience. Did you manage to captivate their interest during the entire performance?

Use of Music and Timing

Music: Evaluate your use of music in the piece. Did your movements sync well with the rhythm and mood of the music?
Timing: Reflect on the timing of your piece. Was it varied and dynamic, or did it become predictable after a while?

Remember, the goal of self-critical appreciation is to learn and grow as a dance artist. It’s about recognizing what worked, acknowledging shortcomings, and finding ways to improve in the future.