Title and Synopsis / Creating the Score for Solos

 

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Let it Be by The Beatles (1973) 

Lyrics

When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
And in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be

Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

And when the broken hearted people living in the world agree
There will be an answer, let it be
For though they may be parted, there is still a chance that they will see
There will be an answer, let it be

Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
There will be an answer, let it be

Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be, be

And when the night is cloudy there is still a light that shines on me
Shinin' until tomorrow, let it be
I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be

And let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

And let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

 

Source: Musixmatch

Songwriters: Paul Mccartney / John Lennon

 Question 1

In which way does the music, the lyrics, the title of the piece ("Your Girl Friend Must Be Tough") and the dance/movements chosen by the dancer relate to the story she expresses?

 

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My Hands/Tus Brazos

Linda Bair and Jorge Luis Morejon (Photographer Tommy Gleason), Linda Bair Dance Company

Grass Valley, California.

Video Link

My Hands / Tus Brazos - Linda Bair & Jorge Morejon

 

Question 2

After watching this video, identify which part of it is improvised dance. Explain what makes you thing so?

 

 

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 Imagery

 

Readings

A Newbie's Guide to Release Technique

https://www.dancespirit.com/understanding-release-technique-2581194689.html

Skinner Releasing Technique: Imagery and its Application to Movement Training

http://www.skinnerreleasing.com/articles/imageryarticle.html

 

Question 3

According to Skinner Releasing Technique, how can imagery help dancers with their dance improvisation?

 

 

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Scores

Improvisation/Scores - Mapping Collaboration 

http://www.mapcollab.com/improvisationscores

 

Question 4

After reading about the scores of multiple dancers and choreographers, what would be your definition of and improvisation score using your own words?

 

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Activity 1

Students will describe their score using any of the styles describe in the article about and then draw the score of their ensemble and solo pieces. They will share their score with the class.

 

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Activity 2

Students rehearse their solos and ensemble pieces using their scores