Workshop 4

What are the technical differences between jazz and release technique how can they integrate?

Date of workshop: 05/12/19

Aims

• Workshop Schedule

13:00pm- 13:30pm (30 minutes): Research further into the techniques and stylistic qualities of Jazz, specifically theatrical and fosse jazz.

13:30pm - 14:00pm (30 minutes): Produce movement based on the research made, ensuring it demonstrates technique and a stylistic feel.

Planning and Research

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Quote/s

• 'The energy does not end at the hands. I want such intensity that it feels like light is streaming from every finger.' - Bob Fosse' (AZQuotes: Not Dated)

  
  
  
  
  
  

Academic Sources

Mcaters, D. (2008) The Fosse Style. Gainesville; University Press of Florida, pg.21.

Pinterest.[Online Image]:Not Dated. Discover ideas Chicago musical. Available at: <https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/521010250611069027/> [Accessed: 5 Dec. 2019]

Reflection

From my mind map I gathered enough research to help me structure my workshop and navigate through the hour efficiently. After spending 30 minutes on creating an in-depth mind map, I focused my intention on creating a simple technical phrase. Using the image taken from the Chicago musical as a stimulus, it encouraged me to involve draped hands at least once within my phrase to demonstrate the fosse style. I believe I achieved the aims I gave myself as by the end of the session I had a strong phrase that demonstrated technique such as plies and turns as well as elements from fosse specifically when I back arch with my hands draped at my waist and when I sustain a slow step at the end of the phrase, my hand presents a fosse styled gesture at the same time.
     Jazz is one of my favourite styles therefore this session was not as challenging as my previous workshops because I have had a lot more experience physically and  academically in both fosse and theatrical jazz. Moreover I am going to continue to watch videos- specifically musicals- because I think this will help me to achieve the style of jazz throughout my solo. I am confident with how process of my workshops are going as I now have set phrases that I find interesting and show room for exciting developments.