After having an extremely busy March I have finally been able to sit down and write my essay. The first draft is written up and ready to be checked with a fresh brain over the weekend. It feels like such a great achievement to have this done after a couple of weeks of struggling to fit in Uni work around a hectic work schedule. It actually sparked my last AOL which is 'Learning to manage my time'. Ironic really!
As the legendary dancer-choreographer Merce Cunningham once said, “You have to love dancing to stick to it. It gives you nothing back, no manuscripts to store away, no paintings to show on walls and maybe hang in museums, no poems to be printed and sold, nothing but that single fleeting moment when you feel alive.” This quote in particular has helped me realise how much as performers we invest in our Art. It takes a lot of time to get to where we want. We miss out on social events because our working hours are unsociable. Some of us give up our whole lives to try for this industry. Its sad to note that there is sometimes an age limit that comes with dancing. Our bodies will give up on us and we wont be able to perform high energy shows twice daily. We can only perform for a limited time before our practice takes another turn.
I'm feeling really positive after reflecting on my own practice and areas of learning. In a way it has made me get to know myself better and understand why I am the way I am today. Writing the essay for module 1 has really allowed me to grow as a person.
Over the Easter Break, I am going to start looking at the diagram and noting down different ideas that I would like to include in that. I am looking forward to hearing how you all have been getting on.
Happy Bank Holiday Weekend!
Abi x
