Rebekah covered Liz’s class today so we were focussing on Cunningham and Graham techniques instead of the Bartenieff fundamentals. Rebekah switched between the two techniques throughout class. I really enjoy Rebakah’s classes so I was already looking forward to this class yesterday! I felt alert and focussed which is required for both techniques as they are very technical and challenging.
Today I was particularly focusing on fluidity. Even though there are positions such as fifth, tilts and curves within both techniques but instead of hitting each position, (position, hold, position, hold) move continuously through them without stopping. This creates a nicer quality. It also feels more pleasant to dance. Cunningham technique explores the way the back works either in opposition to the legs or in unison with them. I feel I need to work on this. Cunningham technique really challenges my ability to change direction within the body and in space.
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