Spring Show Performance Evaluation Essay

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Connections was the second act to ACAA’s spring show performance. It included all of the ballet classes that are taught at the school. My class was in opening, closing, and two variations. We watched the video for both nights to help give an evaluation of our performance. This is my evaluation for my performance in the show, class, and rehearsals. First, is my evaluation of my performance. My performance as a whole went well. There were few mistakes, but some parts could have looked better. The technique was great for the most part and looked clean. The timing was wrong in the first variation on Friday night. I think that I either went a little too fast , or too slow. My timing was off in the closing too. I went a little early on both night towards the end of our little part. I kept a smile on my face the whole time though. I just need to work on not looking …show more content…
I tried my best for the most part when we ran them in class. The only time when I slacked was when my feet grew tired, so I wouldn’t do so well with the jumps. I did try my best at the rehearsals since we would only run the once through for the most part. It was difficult to do my best when we didn’t have much space in closing, but I had no problem once we were on stage. Altogether, I think i gave my all when I could in class and at rehearsals. Even though I have already moved up a level from ballet one, I will write as if I have not. I believe that I should move up a level. My technique is well enough to apply to more challenging step sequences. I try my best to apply critiques and I have no problem keeping them in mind. I do have trouble actually applying them at times, but I can work on that. I think I am a well-behaved student who gets their work done, pays attention, and has a good attitude. I make sure to stay focused in class and try my absolute best. That is the only way to improve, which I think is enough to move onto the next

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