Format Requirements:
Submission: Upload as a PDF.
Length: 2 pages, double-spaced.
Font: 12-point, Times New Roman.
Purpose: This reflective journal is intended to help you analyze your performance during the movement exam, providing an opportunity to assess your technical execution, artistry, and areas for improvement. This reflection will also encourage you to connect your performance with the advanced techniques and concepts studied in class.
Instructions:
Introduction:
Briefly describe how you prepared for the movement exam. What strategies did you use to practice and refine your technique? Were there any specific exercises or methods that helped you prepare?
Body:
Performance Reflection:
How did you feel during the exam? Were you able to stay focused, and how did you manage any nerves?
Analyze the technical aspects of your performance. Consider your execution of complex steps, turns, extensions, and your ability to maintain proper alignment, turnout, and control.
Reflect on your musicality and expression. How well did you incorporate artistry into your performance? Did you feel connected to the music and the movement?
Identify any areas where you felt particularly strong, as well as areas where you encountered challenges.
Feedback & Improvement:
Reflect on any feedback you received from your instructor or peers. How does this feedback align with your own observations?
What specific areas do you want to focus on for improvement in your future ballet practice?
Conclusion:
Summarize your overall experience with the movement exam. How has this experience helped you grow as a dancer?
How will you apply what you’ve learned from this exam to your continued ballet training, and what are your goals moving forward?
Submission:
Save your reflection as a PDF and upload it to Canvas.