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
Hi Abigail,
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you're really on top of things at the moment- hopefully reading this will help me get on top too! It's interesting how you mentioned that writing your essay has helped you understand yourself better, as I've been finding that the further I delve into my AOLs, the more I am realising what a large effect each has had on me and my practice too. I hope you enjoy the Easter break!
Becca x
Thanks Rebecca! I hope your work is going okay x
DeleteHi Abi, great to hear you've completed your first draft. I also feel a sense of relief after finishing my draft but I know I have a lot to develop on and more theories I need to study/include. I hope you have a great Easter break x
ReplyDeleteHi Niamh, I hope your work is going okay! Thanks for the comment x
DeleteHi Abi,
ReplyDeleteCongrats on handing your Draft in!
The fact that having a busy March sparked an AOL for you is great and the purpose of this module, reflecting on your practise and acknowledging how you can further your time management skills. I feel a sense of relief handing the Draft in too, eager to receive feedback to expand on specific areas and perhaps find more academic references.
Have a great Easter break! x
Hi Ellie, Thank you! I hope your feedback was helpful and your work is going okay x
DeleteHi Abi, I love this post. I am glad that you feel like this after writing your essay, I remember feeling similarly last module. We as performers invest so much into doing what we love, but when I really think about it, is it too much? I think the pandemic has really put life into perspective for many people, however, we commit to our art because it is our passion... and this ultimately shapes our practice today. Congrats on handing in your draft! I hope the artefact goes well x
ReplyDeleteHi Alice, I wouldn't have been able to do this module without your help so thank you so much! I totally agree the pandemic has really opened up my eyes to what is actually truly important. I hope module 2 is going okay xx
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