Coralyn jones
THESIS
"Walking Into My Faith"
Choreography comes from a choreographer that has the talent to create movement, establish positive rehearsal environments, engage an audience, and articulate a distinctive viewpoint that is essential. One thing for sure that I know makes great choreography is creativity. Choreography with great ideas makes a performance more interesting, engaging, and exciting. Often dancers start off their improvisation or a short choreographed phrase that emphasizes their individuality or personality.
Process Statement
In the beginning of my process, I had no clue on how I wanted to exit my senior year. I remember going from a large cast, to a trio, to a possible duet, to finally deciding I wanted to end my senior year with a solo. After starting a self reflection journal about my journey from beginning to a hopeful successful ending the pieces started to come together slowly, but surely. I created a new list every week of things I wanted to happen and/or change in my life that made me happy and content. From journaling and creating lists I began having deep conversations with myself about what I wrote down daily. In continuation, I also began asking myself questions such as , “ What makes you happy as a dancer besides the physical aspect especially during this pandemic”? Then I asked myself and friends and family, “ What makes you happy as an individual on a daily basis?” Lastly, “ What helps you get through your journey even when you struggle with personal problems?” After gathering all of my thoughts, I began to practice yoga, pilates every Wednesday , and listening to podcasts every morning to start the day off right. These practices challenged me to sink into my inner self and help as a guidance to continue my thesis. In conclusion, the visual material was created and influenced by my practices.
Project Thesis Statement
March 6, 2020 I remember it like it was yesterday. It was the day I came home for Spring break not realizing I would never return to The University of the Arts to continue my studies in Dance. From there I felt like my hopes and dreams were crushed and my life literally was flipped upside down within a blink of an eye. My emotions began to fluctuate, my doubts within my career began to increase, and I experienced my first heartbreak. So many unfortunate events were occurring at once I felt like I did not know who I was anymore. Until one day I set standards for myself again, I decided to not settle for anything, and most importantly I made a promise to myself to begin MY NEW JOURNEY. I knew “Walking Into My Faith” it was time to heal, enjoy life, and become a better version of myself.
Artist Statement
Coralyn Jones is a pre-professional dancer, choreographer and author. She is most drawn to the importance of finding herself and realizing that her adversities as a human may be a challenge but they do not make her. Focusing on a new journey of faith after experiencing many challenges rather it may be physically, mentally, or emotionally in any aspect of life, Coralyn’s ultimate goal is to strengthen her spirituality. Some artists such as Maya Angelou, Laurieann Gibson, Teyana Taylor, Lauren Hill, Gabriell Union and Breeny Lee have strongly influenced her written works and choreographic visions. Coralyn is and always will be in research of her lasting and prosperous journey.