"I used expressive skills such as focus and facial expression in my performance."

"In Breathe I used focus during the turn section by spotting. I also used facial expression to show commitment. These expressive skills helped make the performance look more artistic."

"I performed the AQA set phrase Breathe. Focus was vital during the turn in bar 3 — on count 8 I spotted by fixing my gaze on a point ahead and whipping my head through. This was effective because it gave the turn its controlled quality and stopped me losing direction. Facial expression was important throughout — particularly in the suspension on count 6 of bar 4, where I smiled and lifted my gaze as I fell into the long run downstage right. This communicated a sense of release and gave the moment its lightness. Spatial awareness was tested in the constant direction changes — I was conscious of the diagonal from centre stage left to downstage right on the opening runs, committing to the pathway so the audience could follow a clear direction across the stage. Phrasing was important in bar 4 — I built slowly through the retiré hop and side lunge before the sharp contraction on count &, so the sudden dynamic contrast was clear and deliberate. This gave the section its sense of momentum building toward the suspension."

"Projection and phrasing are important expressive skills that I used in my set phrase."

"In Shift I used projection by directing my energy outward at the start of the phrase. I also used phrasing to vary the energy in different sections. These skills helped my performance have more expression."

"I performed the AQA set phrase Shift. Projection was important at the start — on count 1 I rose into the high release with my sternum lifted and energy directed outward toward the audience. This was effective because the outward projection drew the audience in from the very first moment and communicated confidence. Phrasing was needed throughout the gesture section in bar 1 — I built energy through counts 1 to 6 and then released it suddenly on counts 7 and 8 into the magnet hands and push back. This was effective because the energy build and release created light and shade in the phrase and held the audience's attention rather than keeping the energy at one flat level. Facial expression was vital throughout the floor section in bars 5 to 7 — I maintained focus and directed my gaze purposefully even while close to the floor. Without it the floor work would have looked like a physical task rather than a performance. Spatial awareness was tested during the travelling sections — I was always conscious of the distance and direction of my travel, committing to each pathway so the phrase had clear shape across the stage."

"I used expressive skills to communicate the quality of the set phrase to the audience."

"In Breathe I used facial expression to show the audience the qualities of the phrase. I also used focus during the turning sections. These helped communicate the overall quality of the performance."

"I performed the AQA set phrase Breathe. Facial expression was vital in the suspension on count 6 of bar 4 — I smiled and lifted my gaze as I fell into the long run, communicating the release and freedom at this climactic moment. Without the facial expression the phrase would have felt unresolved. Focus throughout the turns and direction changes helped communicate clarity and intention — by directing my gaze clearly before each change I showed the audience where the movement was going. Phrasing was used in the opening walks — I built very slowly from a neutral walk to something more energised and dynamic by count 5. This gradual energy build communicated the growing quality of the phrase and gave the audience something to follow."