Classical
Greek Children’s Grades DVD
“This
is a fully comprehensive DVD showing the progression
through the Grades.
Beautifully dressed, with appropriate musical accompaniment,
it shows imaginative free work at the Primary level
and it is easy to see the importance of the frieze lines
of the body – to be expressive you have to be
precise.
The solo dances and musical exercises are excellent.
The use of the turn of the body from the waist gives
control and uses isolation without being jerky. The
DVD finishes with the Athletic Sequence showing the
strength and physicality of these young dance artists.
A ball is used very cleverly in a Creative Dance Sequence
to give individual co-ordination and spatial awareness.
There was also beautiful use of the arms throughout
all the grades.
I wish all dance students could have the experience
of working with this fluidity and sensitivity of movement.”
Brenda Last
“The
DVD demonstrates the fundamentals of the Classical Greek
grades.
Not only does it help develop the correct technique,
but it also shows the musical quality and expressiveness
that Classical Greek dance instills.
Set exercises are designed to develop strength in the
feet and legs, aiding balance and control of movement.
In its uniqueness, the Classical Greek syllabus encourages
free work and interpretation, which develops the 'thinking'
dancer, one who is creative and versatile.
Furthermore, non-compulsory exercises have been integrated
into the syllabus, to encourage the artistic involvement
of teachers.
The DVD shows a clear development through the stages
of foot, arm and skip progressions and also demonstrates
beautifully choreographed examples of how exercises
can be danced as solos or in small groups.
Classical
Greek dance allows a real sense of freedom and enjoyment,
which is captured in the beautiful work on this DVD.”
By Gemma Travis BSc (Hons) P.Dip
Gemma
won the Senior Classical Greek Dance at the 2001 Festival
Finals, and she is featured on the Vocational Graded
Examination Syllabus DVD.
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