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Tendu Combination:

Tendu in parallel/first

Tendu Davant on 1 and
Plie on 2 and, plie on 3 down 4
tendu 5 close 6 tendu in 2 counts 1-8.

Add battemate and attitude jump on both sides after tendus in first- devant.
Add triplet front back front back after a la seconde tendus.
Add en cloche for four counts, attitude jump to roll on back with legs in pose for four counts to go to other side.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpKPToCyrB4

Picture Critique

In the following photo, the dancers are all intertwined in some way.  The image has a great use a symmetry showing that on both sides of the image, there are different people, however if you cut it in half, you will still have the same shapes on both sides.  The dancers in the center are in a deep second position plie with a side far reach toward the vertical plane.  

The dancers on the outer sides of each center dancer, are showing great use of negative space and near reach.  Each individual in this photograph is invading the others personal space however there is no sense of uncomfort; they are symbolizing unity in this image.  There are clear lines in the center plane of this image and also precise use of the pointing of the foot on the far ends.

Strengths, Challenges and Goals.

The semester is near its end and it has been busy and well hectic.  In the beginning of the semester I had my mind set on getting a solo done because of auditions I had in NYC.  I experienced such a emotional roller coaster during this short term goal because I had such short time to prepare and well was anxious to get to NYC and audition for a perspective school.  As I made it to NYC and came back, I was hit with the reality of how dance is not as easy as it seems.  I realized that I had still a lot to learn and grow before I can make it in the real world of dance.

As the semester progressed, I saw myself in a different mind set.  I really found what I want out of my career and other areas of interest that I would like to pursue a career in.  My biggest accomplishment is well self development into physical awareness of my body and how to apply small details and movement into larger and more complex movement.

My current goal is to take summer classes at HCC to ensure that after fall semester, I will graduate with my Associates Degree in Dance.  After I accomplish this, I plan to move to NYC and continue my education in dance as well as psychology.  I think that this semester I have learned how to have more awareness of my body and taking pointe class with Claire Andrews and Richard Ploch has helped me to improve in many areas as well.  I look forward to seeing how far I can take my goals.