This was our best performance of Down and Out. During show week, we had a lot of hiccups with the routine, having each individual do something different. I think this was partially the case because we had rehearsed in a space so much larger than the actual set. Me, Sophie and Sax became restricted to a few stageblocks to perform the movement, which meant movement which previously let us travel a lot now had to be performed smaller and on the spot.
The routine we collectively choreographed was based on a number of things. By watching the bugsy malone clip, we noticed the soldier-like travelling of the dancers, hence our opening sequence being sharp and quick. In the opening sequence and majority of the dance, we performed it in unison. To add more interest though, the three of us on the blocks made movements bigger, e.g. the use of arms during the box step. At the very end of the routine, we used canon, which I thought to be very effective. The direction of movement and slapping on body parts may have been different, but they really seemed to compliment eachother. During the process, we tried improvisation; we gathered in a circle and every dancer would enter the middle and have a solo opportunity. This clearly didn't work out because of the limited space and also the improvised movements became similar and repetitive. Nevertheless, we used a lot of repetition in the piece. This meant we created a motif, which was simple to develop.
Next time in a group choreography task, rehearsals need to be strictly scheduled and happen more often. Furthermore, we should understand the performance space before show week. This will prevent the editing of choreography which is time consuming, it provides less time to polish movement/add to the piece.
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