Set Solo

Question 1

How is the intent communicated?

Answer 1

The key connection between the external and the internal is the use of abdominal articulations. The nudges also communicate that you are trying to get the person to see you and stop talking at you.

Question 2

Two technical dance skills from the nudge sequence

Answer 2

The swivel ends up with the weight on the left foot and the knee slightly bent and the right leg fully straight
The turn is on straight legs

Question 3

Two technical dance skills from the push sequence

Answer 3

The jump back into plank must be off balance

The arm swings go right over your body

Question 4

Two technical dance skills from the travel sequence

Answer 4

Pathway slightly arcs around to the front, not on a diagonal

The body turns first before the head

Question 5

Two technical dance skills from the push sequence

Answer 5

The hand leads the body around with the head to follow
The left foot brushes along the floor and turned into a 90 degree arabesque on a bent supporting leg and arms pushing along the line of the body

Question 6

Two technical dance skills from the travel sequence

Answer 6

Barrel preparations need a nice wide stance in parallel

The runs to the corner are athletic runs not balletic

Question 7

What is the choreographic intention of the set solo?

Answer 7

This contemporary solo is based on the idea of someone not being heard or being able to express their opinion.