Section 1 of 'Falling Leaves'

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SECTION 1 - Shapes
	Begin as a frozen SHAPE	Should hold shape strongly enough to not move if gently pushed. Try shapes that are bent, twisted, stretched, low, etc...
	When drum or claves are beat, quickly change to a different SHAPE	Body -angles Space -levels Effort - strong and tense
	When drum or claves are beat, quickly change to a different SHAPE	Body -angles Space -levels Effort - strong and tense
	Try a SHAPE that can gently sway	Explore shapes that can move like a leaf hanging from a tree branch. Continue exploring different levels and angles.