The music is also a definite plus to the class. I find that the way I dance or perform a combination is very conducive to the temperament of the music. If a very light and soft piece of music is played I feel like my movement will flow and connect more. If something is played with very obvious and specific beats then I find my movement more strong and powerful. I feel like Micheal always know the perfect music to play for a combination to give an extra dimension in the movement. The music combined with the atmosphere and the people around me definitely help me want to be in class everyday and want to push myself to become a better dancer.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Ballet Blog Post
Since we had the freedom to blog about whatever we want I would like to blog (similar to Aimee and Daniel) about the course so far and how outside influences have helped me. The biggest issue for me that I have had to overcome is a certain confidence level that comes with ballet. I always tend to hold back because of what other people might think or who might be judging me. However, the class we are in is so uplifting and all the people are there to get better and to help you as well. I feel like no one is ever judging what someone else is doing. We are all always learning from each other. I feel it is an environment where we can all push ourselves, and if we fail at something no one will ridicule anyone else, only help make them better. It also helps knowing we have an instructor who is genuinely interested in making us better, not there to just constantly tear you down and make ballet miserable.
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Stephanie I really agree with you on how our class environment is. I don't feel like our class structure is based upon a competitive environment of who has the best turn out or who can whip out the most turns in a row. It is really base on the individual and how much progress each one of us makes from our first day to our last in class. No one is going to have 180 degree turn out and you are not going to get a failing grade because of it. I really agree and reaffirm that our class is about learning and sometimes you fail on the first try at something but that is what the learning process is about. And of course Micheal's music isn't a bad addition to our learning environment!
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