Final Year- EHU Eight Week

Monday

I woke up- no early start once again but I got to my class 2-6. We were greeted by Wives Tales (the company I am performing with this month) and given a workshop on budgeting and starting up a company. This was the most helpful lecturer I have had in drama so far as it could be applied to a range of art projects. I am so glad I was at this session.

After class I grabbed a snack from home and went to the gym for the first time in forever. I want to start running. On the treadmill I went for 30 minutes and I honestly LOVED IT and I hate running. My stamina was better than when I have run in the pat so my daily life must have helped and improved me a bit. I continued to the weights and worked on my arms that did not get weaker over the two weeks- I am putting pole responsible for maintaining my somewhat strength.

I am starting a new habit which I think will help me mentally and therefore improve my moods throughout the day. Every night before I sleep I will reflect 10 things I loved about today- some days are harder than others and then think about some of the sights I have seen- whether nature or people.

Tuesday

As our lecturer wasn't in today we pushed forward rehearsals to 12:30 onwards. It was nice being in University earlier and I even tried to print off some work paperwork but the printers decided to not agree with me.

We were really productive in sessions and now have a name and everything to run with the marketing side a little more- I am apprehensive about that part of the grade as I find it hard working with a team that all have a bond but I need to but my positive hat on.

After the session I had time to go home and make a quick late lunch before heading to Liverpool for the second rehearsal of the day. We were met with one of the Liverpool John Moores Lecturer who was LOVELY. She had such a bubbly energy and reminded me of who I think I will be like in the future. We are on a good pace towards the final performance, and may even be commissioned to perform in March.

Wednesday

The first hour of choreography we spent revising our material and then in the second half we baegan a new task. It had an interesting concept and we will begin piecing everything together next week so I will be much more relaxed about it- though I am having more faith as we get closer to the final performance.

As normal I had the gap before Third Edge but this time my body was telling me the stress I had on top of me. I had a mini melt down but kept it all contained inside me. It was fine though I got to sit and watch the class and got support for that. It was my first scary time at Edge Hill without the same support network but I dealt with it really well and can see how far I have come.

It was the first time I had ever watched a dance class and you can learn from it. I can reflect in what makes people stand out in a dance class, and how much technique draws or repels you and what the tell tell signs are. DONT WORRY I WILL WIRTE THEM ALL DOWN FOR YOU SOON.

After class we had an extra rehearsal for the UCAS fair in Manchester where we will be performing next week. I have never been to Manchester so that will be cool. We learnt last years intensive rep and were told it would be filmed for trailers for the University too. Next Wednesday is the new Intensive auditions with now all the dance department and external choreographers judging us- no pressure and wish me luck.

Evening pole was amazing. It was mainly focused on grip- which I do not have- but I have built up my wrist strength and could do around 70% of it. I cannot wait until I can start piecing everything together.

Thursday

9-11 and it was all about psychotherapy. We did an art therap method of expressing ourselves first in body, then drawing and finally movement. I knew not everyone was into it but it was right up my street and encouraged me more towards it as my masters making my UCAS application even more exciting.

I went home and carried on my research towards my dissertation- this time the Religious side Hinduism. I began looking into the concept of Atman- the inner self or 'breathing one' and was honestly so intrigued. I got lost in research and am already full of so many choreographic ideas.

As we do on a Thursday it was a tea stop to catch up on the week and then a food shop.

Evenings are French- and I learnt interesting stuff about the English language too. Did you know 'Y' is considered a semi-vowel due to the way it is changed in words phonetically?

Friday

The EARLIEST shift I have had to date, and after waking up throughout the night I had no positive thought that I would be awake and fully functioning. BUT I WAS. Even got to stay an extra hour to help out. The shift (7am-4pm) was actually a really nice easy day. I was determined- I am going to the gym, So I got back home had a quick smoothie and then actually went. Yes I skipped cardio but went straight to the weights and finally got to do a good stretch again.

Side note my penches have really gone downhill- not only flexibility but balance and stability. I am going to re-build my small daily goals (READ ABOUT IT IN A EARLIER BLOG) and incorporate penche exercises.

By about 7 I could not believe it was still so early- i feel i have got so much done and have so much time left in the day. If I was motivated enough to get up that early every day I could do wonders- little steps at a time I guess.

Saturday

Did I lie in this morning? YES I DID. 10am natural wakeup and then after an hour falling back asleep 'til 1pm. I needed this. My best mate from Uni is coming this evening and after a year I am so excited to see her.

Today will be a relaxed day and then ALPINE. Lets hope its better tonight.

Sunday

With a wifes tales rehearsal today we will play it by ear how we will spend the rest of the day.

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