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http://web.jadeinc.com/charisma/stuff/choreography.html
Choreography
In my opinion, choreography is
one of the hardest parts of figure skating. If you're from a
small rink, like I am, where all the skaters do almost all of
their own choreography, it gets a little frustrating.
Obviously, I'm not claiming to beany kind of an expert,
but here are a few things that I do to help.
Start by
listening to the music a few times. You should be forming a
pretty good idea of what jumps and spins you want and where
you want them.
Next, find a big room to begin
choreographing the whole thing. Do the jumps and spins as best
you can, and begin to put in the connecting steps.
However, connecting steps come easier when you're on the
ice. After you have it somewhat choreographed off ice, it's
time to put it on the ice.
The first time you try it out
on the ice, don't worry too much about connecting steps. Just
go through the program and put the jumps and spins where
they're supposed to go.
After you've done this, a good
idea is to draw out a rink and mark where your moves are. They
should be somewhat evenly spread throughout the rink.
Once
you've got a pretty good idea of where your jumps go, begin to
add other steps.
Don't forget your arms. They are very
important to the overall look of a program.
It should take
a while to get your program completely
finished and the
way you like it. Also, even if a move looks really cool, if
you're not comfortable with it, don't put it in until you are.
If you're uncomfortable with it, not matter what you do it's
going to look funny.
Another thing that I do to get ideas
is to watch other skaters. Tape skating competitions when
they're on TV so that you can watch them closely. Choose a
skater that you think matches your skating style and watch
their program a
few times. This should give you a feel for
their skating. If you try to do some choreography while you
still feel it, you'll be surprised with the results.
I
hope that this helped a little.....
http://web.jadeinc.com/charisma/stuff/choreography.html
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http://members.aol.com/sk8secrets/music.html
SKATING
MUSIC, CHOREOGRAPHY & ARTISTIC SKATING
Choreography 101
the basics
Choreography can be one of the most challenging aspects
of figure skating.
Working with a professional choreographer is highly
advantageous but not every skater has this privilege. In fact, the
majority of programs are put together by coaches, skaters, even parents.
If you must or insist upon choreographing your own program the first step
is choosing music.
Start by listening to a wide variety of music. Be
open to exploring different and unusual pieces. Being open-minded is part
of the brainstorming process. Next narrow your prospects down to a few
pieces maybe four. Try out the selections by freely interpreting the
music. Eliminate what doesn't "feel" right.
When you have decided upon
a particular piece, play the music again and simply move to what you are
hearing. Don't think so much about skating, just move. Do this a few times
making note of any movements, postures or positions that might work for
the program. This process can be done on or off the ice.
The next step
is to develop a structure to the program. First write down on a piece of
paper all the required moves and elements that must be included in your
program. Then write down any favorite moves, positions, footwork
sequences that you would like to include in the program.
Developing the backbone of the program can be done on or off the ice.
Working off-ice has its advantages in that time is not as restricted
and the tape deck is more accessible. A ballet studio with mirrors is
ideal, a large gym will do. Play the music and close your eyes. Visualize
the program and feel where particular elements would work best. Then play
the music again. This time "skate" out the music inserting moves and
required elements. Try out the program a few times giving yourself the
freedom to make changes.
Don't forget to record your work. Use a
notepad to record direction, ice pattern, moves, ideas, etc.
This is
just the very start. Just as in any art form, composition, detail, harmony
and contrast all contribute to the entirety of the picture.
Don't
forget about the subtleties of hand position, and facial expression. And
most of all, don't get frustrated most programs are a year in the works.
Always be open to change and be constantly on the look out for new ideas.
New ideas are everywhere. Study other skaters, visit and art museums,
listen to moving music and read good literature.The resources are endless.
http://members.aol.com/sk8secrets/music.html
http://www.geocities.com/skatingchoreographyhandbook/creating_new_moves.html
"Creating New Moves for the Ice"
By SUSAN REITER
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/02/24/arts/dance/24REIT.html
http://www.geocities.com/glendoyle/figskate/index.html
Glen Doyle's
Martial Arts Cross-Training
For Figure Skaters
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