Practical Tasks - flocking/falling as a group

Falling as a group

 We were given tasks, in preparation to perform, to move together. In doing these tasks, I noticed alot of things about my moving.

 I found it easy to act on judgement of falling when everyone else falls. I notice I like to be the follower, not the initiator of movement. I do get the 'desire' to initiate but don't quite follow through. 

 Flocking

 Same with flocking I notice that the decision to lead in a group in a certain direction becomes easy after more and more practice. I'm better at following but when pushed or given the opportunity I will lead. 

 I think overall this suggests I'm a natural team player, in between of leading and following, rather than all leading or all following. 

 Standing with purpose

 This exercise we all had to stand and be 'present' while we had an audience sit and watch us. But we weren't moving or doing anything. I noticed with a lot of people that they did look awkward, giggles would happen, or maybe hold a certain amount of tension. 

 When it came round to my turn, I felt quite relaxed and open. I invited everyone in with my eyes, and feedback did suggest that what I thought was right as people even said that I seemed to look so natural on stage. This really points out to me how far I've come in confidence, as when I was young, I couldn't even look people in the eye properly as it was like an intimidating thing for me to do. I was very shy and reserved, but this highlights my own personal growth. 

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