Contemporary

Inspiration- Ainsley Ricketts

How I think I am doing?

Feedback from terry:

Swing exercise

Pina Bausch

In this video I am showing a Martha graham contraction in slow motion, I put it in slow motion so you can see each stage of the contraction. We used this contraction in a full exercise it is something I struggled to do and I did not know whether I was doing it right, so filmed it to watch if I am.

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Martha Graham technique

In Terrys contemporary lessons we are training in the Martha Graham technique. This technique is very demanding on the physical body as it requires a lot of core strength and flexibility. The technique focuses on improving posture, balance, alignment and control over the body.

Merce Cunningham

In the video below it is showing the plié exercise we do in class, videoing throughout class is the best way to self correct as sometimes you do not realise what you are doing. This exercise looks at balance, alignment, posture and musicality whilst having energy through the movement. Terrys corrections throughout class- close your ribs to have the correct posture, weight forward and over your big toe and curve your arms throughout. It also helps to stretch out the hamstrings throughout the exercise as we move through it.

Martha Graham