Lizzie B's Blog

I have been putting off this post for a week now and enough is enough. I'm so scared of writing the wrong thing but, as we keep being told in this course, there are no right answers, only questions. Following some of the other Module 1 blogs, I made a start by doing the recommended 'my practice' spider-diagram, using my CV, training and experiences to guide me. It actually really helped to see how much I've learnt and how much everything links together. This small bit of prep was very helpful when it came to the first Module 1 discussion group on Monday. So...what is my practice? This was the first thing Helen asked us in the discussion group, and I really didn't have a clue. Then she said something that made a little part of my brain flicker with understanding. Dancing, acting, singing are all disciplines . Your practice is something specific to you and your learning. In typical me fashion, I jumped in to have a go at describing my practice very quickly, as I know ...

 ...I wasn't sure what to title this first post but, of course, High School Musical (my childhood introduction to all things theatre), provides the answer.  I applied for this course without a full understanding of what it would entail, just knowing I wanted to learn and have a productive year, in spite of the virus.  Now, having been to the programme induction, read the handbooks and got my head round the time table, I feel I know more and (somehow) less at the same time.  Taking the advice of the previous Module 1 students, I have decided not to be worried though.  My plan is to read.  Read until I have something interesting to say.  I may be confused, but I am confused and hopeful.  I am excited to start 'something new' and fully commit myself to the process.  Here we go!