Blog 23: Senior Project Reflection

(1) Positive Statement

What are you most proud of in your block presentation and/or your senior project? Why?

I am most proud of all the research that I was able to find and implement in my senior project and that I was able to convey all the information that I wanted to during my presentation.

(2) Questions to Consider

a. What assessment would you give yourself on your block presentation (self-assessment)?

AE/P because not only did I make time, but I included an abundance of research throughout the presentation, and made constant references to mentorship and research. I also know my topic extremely well and that carried through to my presentation.

b. What assessment would you give yourself on your overall senior project (self-assessment)?

AE because I constantly was doing mentorship and did way more than the required hours, I also got to live my senior project and test the answers and the different techniques I found throughout research.

(3) What worked for you in your senior project?

Having a lot of research and a consistent mentor really worked for me research wise, without my mentor I would’ve had quite a difficult time constructing answers and my essential question.

(4) (What didn't work) If you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your senior project if you could go back in time?

In the beginning of research I wasn’t aware of all the videos that there were, so I spent a lot of time going through articles that were unhelpful, so I would go back and tell myself to use videos more.

(5) Finding Value

How has the senior project been helpful to you in your future endeavors?   Be specific and use examples.

My senior project has shown me that I am not only able to speak for long periods of time, but also write long papers and conduct a year long project. Walking in to iPoly freshman year I didn’t think I’d be able to do even a 10 minute presentation, much less an hour long one, but this final project has proved me wrong. Leaving this project also has left me with the knowledge that if I can accomplish this, a college thesis isn’t as scary as I might think. The last thing I have took from this project is a lot of valuable information on a topic that I truly enjoy. Dance is something that will definitely be apart of me for the rest of my life and being able to have all this knowledge on the topic and different methods I can apply to my dancing will help me a lot in the future.

Blog 16: Answer 2

1.  What is your EQ?

What is the best way for a dancer to prepare for the RAD exams?

2.  What is your first answer? (In complete thesis statement format)

The best way for a dancer to prepare for their RAD exams is to know the assigned syllabus and vocabulary well.

3.  What is your second answer? (In complete thesis statement format)

The best way for a dancer to prepare for the RAD exams is to train in multiple genres of dance in order to add your own personal style to the set exercises.

4.  List three reasons your answer is true with a real-world application for each.

1. During an exam an examiner looks for fluidity and facial expressions, while performing other genres of dance you learn different facial expressions and movement fluidity that could be applied to your exam work.
2. When learning different genres of dance, they each have their own “personality” if you will, that might fit you better that you can add to your syllabus work.
3. Taking different genres of dance can also help increase flexibility and turn out, which can help your exam work a lot.

5.  What printed source best supports your answer?

Life in Motion By: Misty Copeland

Copeland, Misty, and Charisse Jones. Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina. New York: Touchstone Book, Published by Simon & Schuster, 2014: 23-28. Print. 14 Nov. 2014.

A Little of This  By: Karen White

White, Karen. "A Little of This." Pointe June-July 2008: 45-46. Print.

6.  What other source supports your answer?

Dance Styles in Alice and Wonderland (Video) By: Royal Opera House

Royal Opera House. "Dance Styles in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - The Royal Ballet." YouTube. YouTube, 4 Apr. 2013. Web. 23 Jan. 2015.

First Position (Video)

First Position. Dir. Bess Kargman. Perf. Aran Bell, Miko Fogarty, Jules Fogarty, Michaela Deprince, Joan Sebastian Zamora. 2011. DVD.

7.  Tie this together with a  concluding thought.

Having your own personal style in dance is very important. It not only makes the movement appear more smoother and qualitative, but it also separates you from a crowd of dancers.

Blog 13: Lesson 2 Reflection

1.What are you most proud of in your Lesson 2 Presentation and why?

I’m most proud that I was able to convey all the information that I needed to in a timely matter and that my presentation went so smooth.

2. a. What assessment would you give yourself on your Lesson 2 Presentation (self-assessment)?

I would give myself a P.

b. Explain why you deserve that grade using evidence from the Lesson 2 component contract.

I met all the requirements, but I feel that my activity could be improved.

3. What worked for you in your Lesson 2?

The layout of my powerpoint allowed my presentation to go really smoothly.

4. What didn't work? If you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your Lesson 2?

I would’ve talked slower, although I made time I feel that I was explaining a lot of new information to my audience too quickly.

5. What do you think your answer #2 is going to be?

My second answer will be that dancers should train in multiple genres of dance.

Blog 9: Lesson 1 Reflection

1. Positive Statement

What are you most proud of in your Lesson 1 Presentation and why?

I am proud that I was able to convey as much information as I did, especially without showing any images or video to give examples.

2. Questions to Consider

   a. What assessment would you give yourself on your Lesson 1 Presentation (self-assessment)?

I would give myself a P.

   b. Explain why you deserve that grade using evidence from the Lesson 1 component contract.

I deserve a P because I met time and covered all of the points for a P that were stated on the contract.

3. What worked for you in your Lesson 1?

Bringing a poster helped a lot, it had all the points that I was covering and it helped keep me on track and helped my audience better understand me.

4.  (What didn't work) If you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your Lesson 1?

I would change my activity, I felt that I could’ve been more creative.