Rehearsal #3

Today's rehearsal was one-on-one held via Zoom from 1-2pm UK-time with Jodie. This rehearsal allowed me to focus on her specific movements and characterisation choices, as teaching via Zoom has been quite difficult for me to make adjustments and look at the choreography itself. By creating a safe and supportive rehearsal environment from the beginning of this project, I was able to connect with Jodie a bit more on how she was feeling within the choreography and how I can adjust and explain different movements to help with translation. Although we were only working on the duet choreography, I found it very useful to have one-on-one rehearsal time. Working on Zoom can also feel very isolating for dancers, especially dance artists who aren't often asked to use their voices and opinions in a rehearsal or educational setting. My hope, which seemed to translate well, is that through the personal connections, the choreography and trust shines through a bit stronger.