Reflecting On My Writing Styles

In case you were wondering the actual event did take place and it is a real school whom I work for. The dance did get performed but unfortunately the CD skipped right near the end and they never got to finish their dance. I have put a video in of the dance, I was devastated and entirely gutted when the CD skipped but it could have been worse - it was lucky they had nearly finished. Anyway, a couple of dances are usually featured in these "family" shows, though they primarily about the singing. The students perform to an intimate audience, which is great experience for them.

Academic

This was the hardest to start and I did originally start with the quotation from Humphrey which I found to be appropriate, however I moved it towards the middle of the piece to allow a concept of debate to develop. I wrote each style taking into consideration the question "Why Is Jazz Choreography Performed in the School's Musical Theatre Solo Show?" I thought for an academic style two sides should be considered, though it is written on the side for having the choreography included in the show. It is a biased piece, though it does touch on and consider the other point of view.

Descriptive

I started this piece in the present tense as though an audience was watching as they are reading. I tried to grab the reader's attention by the usage of short, direct sentences and multiple adjectives. The writing then goes on to present the style and describe the costume. This style was again easy to begin, but not so easy to finish, mainly because I wanted to steer away from narrating the entire dance, yet this led me no where to go. Thankfully 500 words was enough for this writing style.

Marketing

I found this style particularly easy to begin considering I am advertising a show. This made certain each piece discussed the same issue and subject. I reached my word count by going into more detail about related areas such as the style of the dance and supporting the dancers. I also advertised future events coming up from the school.

I have tried seveal attempts to post the dance, the file is very large but it will arrive soon (I hope)

Academic View of My Show

Why Is Jazz Choreography Performed in the School's Musical Theatre Solo Show?

After a recent discussion and debate; the parents and teachers of the students at the YEM Theatre School in Hampshire came to an agreement. They decided a group choreography would be suitable to be included in the up and coming family show. The show is to be held at Ancells Farm Studios in November 2009 and a choreography will now be produced for all following family shows directed and created by the school.

The family shows originally and traditionally embraced the singing, vocal and harmonic threat of the students' part time training, in the construct of a semi-formal production . These shows allow the young people to show off their talent and what they have accomplished and learnt throughout their training. Consequently, it generates a brilliant learning curve of professionalism and showmanship within theatre productions, especially since the YEM company produces an immense arrangement of theatre productions in local theatres and areas throughout the year. These particular family shows are arranged mainly for the benefit of the child's family. The shows welcome a personally invited audience to witness and enjoy the training endured at the school. It is also beneficial for the child to show their supporters what they have learnt to date. The shows stand as useful practise and rehearsal for the more formal variety shows, which are almost certain to follow.

Humphrey (1951) said “The dancer with conviction has power; many a dance of poor quality has been “put across” just by the superb belief of the performer in the work.....if you believe in yourself, everybody else probably will, too”. A dancer needs to attain confidence in their work and a perfect solution in order to achieve confidence in dance is to gain as much performing experience as possible.

Our dance has been placed as the finale of the YEM Theatre School's latest showcase of musical theatre work. The dance; Evacuate the Dancefloor (2009) by Cascada, a commercial dance track and the latest tune to another of Lucy Clark's street jazz choreography. The piece explores the idea of parties, enjoyment and attitude, as well as involving street jazz, technical and contemporary dance styles, illustrating a positive and confident time in the dancer's life. The choreography has amalgamated an eclectic combination of steps with original and unique movements. Not only this but the routine includes different spacing ideas allowing each dancer time perform at the front in full focus of the audience, creating a fair and equal performance. This aspect is extremely important in the early stages of a hobby such as dance, where the teachers ensure they encourage every individual to perform at the best of their abilities.

In juxtaposition to this view; the minority against including the choreography within the next theatre show, argued that it would detract from the main subject currently in focus and detract from the students solo singing performances.

In conclusion, the featured choreography will be included in the future performance as part of a massive learning curve to the students' training. The dancers have also thoroughly enjoyed previous jazz choreography and this will once be beneficial to their learning experience as a whole.

Describing My Show

Why Is Jazz Choreography Performed in the School's Musical Theatre Solo Show?

Midnight. A silhouetted party emerges from the darkness. A pretence of slow motion. A sea of silver, black and white comes to life as the commotion begins. Meeting and greeting eventuates until the beat kicks in and a dance floor naturally forms in the centre of the stage. At first, just three young girls brave the crowded dance floor. More and more indecipherable shapes start to join in their flow, until eventually everyone embraces the DJ and joins together to enjoy a fabulous party.

“Evacuate the Dancefloor” by Cascada transformed into the YEM Theatre School's latest street jazz choreography brings their most recent show of musical theatre solo performances to an outstanding finale. The show is a mixture and variety of musical theatre and pop songs with finished performances behind a taster of the school's work from the recent term. An outlook to some of the school's most talented pupils in a display and showcase of their recent work for close friends and family.

The attitude and style that is brought from the dance is just one small demonstration of the skills taught to the students. Not to mention the jazz technique, spacial awareness and professionalism they also practise. The routine conveys a strength and passion whilst acting-through-dance, to deliver a modern and intensive choreography to a small and personal audience.

This uplifting dance entails some inspired and creative costumes, allowing the students to express themselves within the coloured realms of black, white and silver. Flowers, sequins, stripes, and fishnets all masquerade a group of confident young women whom are coming of age. Mixed with strobe and flickering rainbow lights the atmosphere is sharp yet fun and care-free. The dancers are at ease in their own costume creations and can consequently perform to their best ability and enjoy the show they have worked so incredibly hard on.

Performing this dance to an attentive and supportive audience is what the hard-working students need to up their confidence and support them into further training within the school. It will help with a sense of achievement from the last terms hard but creative work in order to look forward what they in store for them next term, in which they will be challenged with different styles and choreography. The show is also a beautifully intended way to document each students success at the YEM Theatre school and for the students and their families to look back and share the memories.

From this performance, the dancers will have earned another string to their bow by adding another show and choreography to the YEM repertoire amongst the solo performances. Yet this dance is the perfect way to end another accomplished term.

Marketing My Show

Why Is Jazz Choreography Performed in the School's Musical Theatre Solo Show?

The YEM Theatre School

proudly presents

The 2009 Family Floor Show

with songs from the musicals

Featuring YEM's Senior's latest street jazz; Evacuate the Dancefloor

7pm 22nd November

Ancells Farm Studios

Tickets are only £3.00!

Ticket money raised will go towards new microphones for The YEM Rock Choir

All money raised in the raffle will be donated to South Wood Nursery School

The floor show is a biennial event showcasing the latest musical theatre works of the senior end of the school. The show takes place to give the students experience through performing a song of their choice that they've been working on for the last term. Some students will have recently taken musical theatre exams with the London College of Music or are currently working towards them. In either case, the show is a great learning experience for all students and one where every student needs all the support and encouragement you can give! So please spare your Sunday evening to support your son, daughter, niece, nephew, grandchild, cousin, sibling or friend. The bigger the audience; the better the experience!

The show starts Sunday evening and includes 40 performers including 13 of the school's best dancers. The latest street jazz choreographed by Lucy Clark; Evacuate the Dancefloor. This'll be their best performance yet and will be showcased as a finale to the students latest solo singing work. The dance shall be included to give the students further performing experience, not only in the realm on musical theatre but also in the aspects of dance. Teaching them about performing with a group and as a team, but also spacial awareness, different styles, spacing and professionalism. The costumes will also unleash a certain confidence amongst the dancers, as they will be wearing what they like within a theme, allowing them to choose something they feel comfortable wearing and which also expresses individual personalities. We hope it will inspire them with the confidence to progress in their dance performance and ability to continue with their training. Not only this but gives the dancers a sense of achievement for the terms work, in which they've worked extremely hard; on technique as well as this dance in particular.

Please come and support the dancers and the school in their latest attributes. The money raised will go to the school's fund, which is raising money for new lead-less microphones for the YEM Rock Choir. The choir is recently gaining much success and respect in the professional world. There will also be a raffle where money raised will be donated to the local nursery; South Wood Nursery.

The junior students of the school (ages 4-14) will be performing at 2pm the same day, with their own selection of songs and featuring their jazz dance “Hit the Road Jack”.

On behalf the YEM Theatre School we hope to see you there!

Dates for your diary

Christmas Carols

Aldershot

23rd December

YEM Rock Choir

Musical Dreams 2010

Princes Hall

4th October

YEM Theatre School