Showing posts with label Techniques. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Techniques. Show all posts
Monday, 14 March 2011
Skinner Releasing Technique
On Tuesday the 18th January we had a skinner releasing workshop with Florence Peake. It was very interesting and made me think differently about how my body moves and how it can vary by thinking of different images. We focused on different images in different sessions.
The images that stood out and helped me the most were white mist, marionette strings and the string between/tangled in the fingers. These images helped me the most because they helped me connect to the movements I was making.
Marionette Strings- This image helped me with my posture when dancing. It also made me realise I have a lot of tension in my shoulders. However, when moving around I felt lighter and faster when focusing on them and my balance improved.
White Mist- This image helped me with my breathing when moving. I usually find it difficult to concentrate on my breathing so this image really improved my movements and made me feel energised.
String- This image allowed me too feel lighter and focus on delicate and intricate movements. I really got lost in this image and is my favourite to work with as you can really focus on the details of the movements.
The images that stood out and helped me the most were white mist, marionette strings and the string between/tangled in the fingers. These images helped me the most because they helped me connect to the movements I was making.
Marionette Strings- This image helped me with my posture when dancing. It also made me realise I have a lot of tension in my shoulders. However, when moving around I felt lighter and faster when focusing on them and my balance improved.
White Mist- This image helped me with my breathing when moving. I usually find it difficult to concentrate on my breathing so this image really improved my movements and made me feel energised.
String- This image allowed me too feel lighter and focus on delicate and intricate movements. I really got lost in this image and is my favourite to work with as you can really focus on the details of the movements.
Wednesday, 9 March 2011
Alexander Technique
On Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th January 2011, I participated in an Alexander technique workshop with Lucia Walker.
I found this type of technique really interesting and very helpful towards my dancing. As I have alot of tension in my shoulders and upper back I have never been able to sit or stand comfortably for long periods of time. Lucia explained and helped me find a position for myself that i found comfortable which also provided me with good posture aswell.
The technique relieves tension and teaches you how to put it into your dancing making movements easier. From this workshop I would definitely look into studying this technique further.
I found this type of technique really interesting and very helpful towards my dancing. As I have alot of tension in my shoulders and upper back I have never been able to sit or stand comfortably for long periods of time. Lucia explained and helped me find a position for myself that i found comfortable which also provided me with good posture aswell.
The technique relieves tension and teaches you how to put it into your dancing making movements easier. From this workshop I would definitely look into studying this technique further.
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