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Yes a wow factor is essential to bring some flavor in the performance. Its like adding to the elements of choreography, which is necessary in a competition to magnify the performance. But its also important to realize that a clean dancing with proper technique, extensions, grace and good quality of movements itself can become a wow factor in the performance. There is no need for any prop, or harness, etc to make a performance WOW... But if the dancer is not applying technique and is falling on the floor without protecting the body like how Kuwar did, then even if u use a wow factor, its of no use.
Kuwars contemporary solo with a school bag was so upsetting because there were so many bangs and his movements were not organic enough... some movements were so fake that it was unbelievable that he was trained by Terence. Few spirals and baby positions and body surfing is not what makes a piece look contemporary... There is more to contemporary style... From where does the movement originate, how does the body move organically in a movement, where does it finish and what is the next transition, etc. All these things have to be kept in mind while choreographing a modern-contemporary piece.
If the dancers are not ready for such a routine then don't risk it on them. Mere expressions are not enough to hack a contemporary routine. Dancing is also important. Show their strengths when they are fighting for their lives in the solos...
Shakti: Please be careful of your arms as they tend to hyper extend in some moves. Use your back more, your arms begin from your shoulder blades.
In you finale pose your flop hand was not stretched straight up.
I felt at one part you left the step incomplete. I don't know if that was how it was meant to be.
Overall you are a fabulous dancer and that is no mystery to you. You balanced your energy well.
I felt your performance was sensational and you looked HOT .
Thank you Geeta for trying something new with Dharmesh and that to our folk style... It needs a lot of courage to venture something like that. You lost a fabulous dancer and performer. Sorry to see that!
Kuwars contemporary solo with a school bag was so upsetting because there were so many bangs and his movements were not organic enough... some movements were so fake that it was unbelievable that he was trained by Terence. Few spirals and baby positions and body surfing is not what makes a piece look contemporary... There is more to contemporary style... From where does the movement originate, how does the body move organically in a movement, where does it finish and what is the next transition, etc. All these things have to be kept in mind while choreographing a modern-contemporary piece.
If the dancers are not ready for such a routine then don't risk it on them. Mere expressions are not enough to hack a contemporary routine. Dancing is also important. Show their strengths when they are fighting for their lives in the solos...
Shakti: Please be careful of your arms as they tend to hyper extend in some moves. Use your back more, your arms begin from your shoulder blades.
In you finale pose your flop hand was not stretched straight up.
I felt at one part you left the step incomplete. I don't know if that was how it was meant to be.
Overall you are a fabulous dancer and that is no mystery to you. You balanced your energy well.
I felt your performance was sensational and you looked HOT .
Thank you Geeta for trying something new with Dharmesh and that to our folk style... It needs a lot of courage to venture something like that. You lost a fabulous dancer and performer. Sorry to see that!
Cricket
