Dynamics

In Monday's technique lesson we had Mona again, and were going over the exorcises and phrases we did with her last time. I found the main focus for me was concentrating on the dynamic feel of the movement.
Whilst thinking through the main phrase of movement I felt the more I prolonged and suspended certain movements, then the sharper dynamic contrast when I dropped and the momentum was able to carry me more.

I also got quite confused with the timing in the main phrase as some parts are quick and sharp and others are soft. To make the most of the movement and the counts I needed to slow some parts down and go through my maximum. For example, whilst kneeling on the floor and brushing around from behind to in front of myself, to maximise this movement and use all of the counts I made sure I was reaching out as far as I could instead of cutting it short.

Also linking to my use of dynamics and giving moves quality I thought about Rebekah’s lessons and how I tend to rush through the movement and not think over the dynamic qualities. To help me with this I need to use my breath to calm myself and stop rushing. As holding my breath and forgetting to breathe at certain moments makes me tense up and rush more.