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Show Performance Review:

Show Performance Review: 

Robyn’s Jazz – “Big Time”:

Because this number opened the show, and it required high energy, slick execution, and performance precision this had the pressure of starting off well. I found the tight formations and group unison sections especially challenging in earlier rehearsals, but during the show I managed to stay connected to the group while still performing with projection. One thing I noticed was how easy it is to let facial tension or over-concentration show when you’re trying to hit sharp movements and I'll continue t keep working on this. That said, the routine felt tight, and Robyn’s feedback about dancing “bigger” in space finally clicked for me on stage. I pushed further with performance energy and really tried to fill the space especially as the stage was larger than I'd anticipated. Because hadn't been able to settle nerves yet properly, I found some sections became more wobbly than they are usually are, such as the turns and unison dance breaks. I think this would have improved with time especially as I already saw significant improvement between the afternoon show and and the evening.

Macy's "Money" – Emcee:

This number was one of the most demanding from a performance perspective. The Emcee requires magnified stage presence, detail, and control, especially with the vaudeville-style theatricality. The oversized suit and gloves created a few movement challenges, and I had to exaggerate my physicality to make sure the shapes read clearly on stage. By the time we hit the show, I felt much more at home in the character. The energy of the audience really fed into the performance, and I was able to deliver with confidence and a sense of play. I’m proud of how much the character evolved since the early rehearsals, and how I felt very relaxed into it on stage thanks to all of the research I had conducted and feedback I had received. The only challenges I really faced was setting the chairs and some spacing issues we had to fix in tech. The intense lighting and spotlight was also to interesting play around with, I had so much fun transforming into this role. I would to have spent more time in this role to see how much further i could take it.

Emma’s Lyrical – “Burt Bacharach”:

Emma’s piece was a joy to perform. It was emotionally nuanced and required a deep sense of musicality and control. I felt calm and present throughout, though there were moments when nerves affected my breath and made the movement feel slightly restrained. Such as on the ‘so for at least’ counts I was off because of not finding my core stability to ground myself. I really tried to extend through my limbs and embody the flow Emma had worked so hard to shape. The costume had initially been a challenge in rehearsals due to the length, but after the adjustments, it allowed for fluidity without interfering with the lines. I found moments of real connection in the duet and trio sections, and sharing that energy with my peers reminded me why I love this work so much. Next time I could work on integrating breath and emotional intention earlier in the rehearsal process and at the same time improve ankle stability to help with the flow of my movements when I am caught up in the feel of the piece so I have the freedom to really use the musicality to its fullest.

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