A Reflection of My Choreographic Process So Far

In my current process, I have completed the ending sections (Depression, Acceptance) and most of the beginning sections, including Denial and Realisation. I believe I am halfway through choreographing the piece, and I am happy with where I am at so far. The movement material I’ve created so far has matched my intentions which has enabled me to go back and add some devices to make the movement more detailed and intricate. I have struggled a bit creating some movement for the middle sections, as I felt I couldn’t pull out ideas very well. Therefore, I went back and mapped out my sections and their intentions, altering bargaining as a section, and changing it to spiralling within the brain and facing an overwhelming sensation. I felt this would lead better into the depression state, making the piece flow more progressively, and therefore making it easier to watch and understand for my audience.


(Thompson, 2023)

I have received feedback on some of the material I’ve worked on, which was mostly positive. Some of the feedback included how the movement matched with my intentions and that the music accompanies this well, in addition to my good knowledge of the music as there were moments of silence included within the section. Some feedback for the future included keeping on top of my choreographic devices and making sure they align with my intentions, to make the piece consistent and clear. As I continue with my choreographic process, I aim to make sure that devices and motif developments are important factors when generating new material.

Bibliography

Thompson, B (2023) Photograph of Sections Mind Map. Hinckley, Leicestershire.

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