September 25, 2008

3 Things I learned today:

1) Today in class we explored the importance of brainstorming.  We free wrote for 5 minutes about topics that interest us the most.  From these topics we narrowed them down to one topic for our research piece.  I chose dance as my topic because that has been my life time passion.

2) During class we were introduced to the approach of planning out our sound project.  Being confused and stumped, I requested for the class to discuss my topic for support and incite.  This was very helpful as I was given a variety of ideas as to how to begin my recordings.  I think I will take the approach to incorporate sounds and beats of teaching a variety of dance types.

3) During critiques today, my understanding of pitch, timber, and rhythm were expanded.  Going into my abstract project I was a little shaky on the definitions.  However, as an audio and visual learner, I was able to fully encounter the correct definition and meaning behind the particular definitions.  

Six Questions on Topic: 

1) What is your favorite place to dance?

2) What does dance sound like?

3) Why do you dance?

4) Why is dancing important to you?

5) How does it make you feel?

6) When does the dance mood strike?

Why does my topic interest me?  All my life I have been dancing.  I grew up at the same studio with the same group of girls who became my family.  My choreographers became my mentors and guardians.  Being able to dance is the icing on my life.  I was nervous, coming to college that I would not find my niche dance wise.  I tried out for the dance team but things had not worked out in my favor, although my tryout went extremely well and I made it through all cuts.  However, I did not love the atmosphere.  Enrolling my time in danceworks (a dance club at SU) I found my love and passion making my college experience complete.  I am excited to pursue my time within the club.