Dress Rehearsal Notes


OPENING
  • looking and starting to be better, respond to funny things in character
  • it's ok to turn around when you run back, check your pathway 
  • transition into walking was much better 
  • keep thinking of new relevant things to say 
  • "Their closing the border"

WAITING
  • know when to join in, pre-empt things, follow the people in front
  • be confident in the stamping transitioning into the camp piece

CAMP  
  • lean into demi pointe
  • check that everybody is on the same legs 
  • turn leg out in leg extension to corner
  • make sure lanyards say "Press" or "Media"

EUROSTAR
  • beginning was better but don't respond to when things go wrong
  • que point is "danger that's not the answer"
  • looked hesitant in places commit to the movement 

SEEKING ASYLUM
  • make sure things happen in unison 
  • don't rush the duet, the intention needs to be clear 
  • be aware 


EU RESPONSE
  • all the chairs need to be placed down at the same time so there are in the space properly 
  • make the reason you leave the table exist into the choreography, show the frustration and passion behind decisions 
  • sustain intention 
  • take jackets off before the unison part 

SEANS PIECE
  • better intention
  • the light relief is needed at this point so be happier 
  • after the MJ track keep the vibe up when people are changing 
  • have purposeful conversations on stage 
  • josh to lead the bag holding and to make it natural 


SMUGGLING 
  • rehearse the waves 
  • make sure faces are all eyes to the front on the faces 
  • be more aware of each other in the unison section, feel each other more

BEACH 
  • was lovely, no notes good piece 
  • need more props, towels, books, sun cream, hat, phone, t-shirt, big bag
  • physically put sun cream on 
  • tighten straps on rucksack 


POLICE
  • grip the hats in a cross 
  • black polar knecks
  • one lot of crossing 


SOLIDARITY 
  • timing of the banner 
  • dip on the second time before going into the main choreo
  • shyam needs to connect with a character   

CHILDREN
  • work on the lifts 
  • make sure Sophie is excluded until the end


ENDLESS WALKING
  • take time and patience 
  • feel it 

CLOSING

  • don't be expecting a massive applause 
  • take time