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Thursday, November 13, 2014

Notes from Randy (2nd Dress)

In general, great GREAT JOB EVERYONE!

A few focus things...

OPENING:
Graffiti...cleaner moves, don't forget on Usnavi's store slow moves...ie MATRIX MOVES

IN THE HEIGHTS:
1)  more conversational in movement so it reads to back of house.
2)  feet are way to planted in place throughout the show move around with in your spaces. This doesn't mean change blocking, party in place around your place. Change up directions
3) more energy on buttons of songs in general.
4) MY PEOPLE...NO LINES, GROUP IT UP...BUT NO LINES

96000:
1) 2nd level SR. Move on more, hidden behind wall
2) move around more at end of song...very stagnant! 
3) stronger posed on button

Paciencia Y FE
1) hopscotch needs to be cleaner, started great but got muddy in the middle
2) ladies (Cubans) wonderful, just remember a bit more aristocratic. Stiffer upper body, however sexier hips!
3) mother/daughter...open up when going from one couple to the other!
4) couple great work keep it going!
5) take the lean in bigger...missed it.

WHEN YOUR HOME:
ENSEMBLE...LINES!!!!!!   Nnnnnnoooooooo lines!!!!!!!!!

CLUB/BLACKOUT
1) great energy at top of number...just remember get more earthy and bend knees, stomp it out...party!
2) Vanessa/partner...its to be more hot and heavy, way to relaxed, remember your making Usnavi jealous.
3)rhythms/vocals out of sync during last tempo change / ensemble.
4) intent in BLACKOUT was great just reminder to get lower from ensemble.

CARNIVAL:
1) SL lines lines lines!!!
2) during instrumental dance break, live it up, way to subtle.
3) Usnavi/Vanessa break loose on your partnering section
4) ALL: energy up at the end of number...was a bit weak on button.

Thank you all for taking such GIANT leaps forward in the show. Great focus in general
And I truly mean that.  have fun and enjoy the experience!

Randy

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