During this skype discussion the idea of adaptation of authentic movement was discussed. For those teaching, learning technical exercises from books or videos can sometimes be challenging. Learning from a book could leave artistic interpretation to the teacher, when perhaps in regards to syllabus', there may be a more definite way an exercise is set.
On the other hand, using video footage, could leave dance teachers reteaching themselves specific exercises if they have previously learned similar exercises, which have become muscle memory.
In regards to on stage repertoire, is it okay to adapt and change original choreography?
I think with all dancers performing so differently, it only makes sense to have adaptations, as long as the original work underpins the final performance. If a dancer has additional skills or different skills, it would be better to utilise these to provide the best outcome, rather than compromise the performance. However, it could be argued that dancers should strive to achieve as close as possible to original choreography.
What I personally took away from this discussion, as a dance teacher, is the importance of feedback in relation to exercises or choreography. With added feedback from a teacher or choreographer, the actual movements can be clarified without confusion. Artistic interpretation is great within certain styles of dance, however, sometimes movements must be precises and therefore if feedback and corrections can be provided, then dancers can get closer to perfection.
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