One lesson is how the speed and music can completely change the interpretation of the scene and the relationships between the characters presented in the scene. Slow movement and music can create a more intimate atmosphere, while a more fast-paced setting could create a tension-filled scenario.
The amount of eye contact made and the target of said eye contact also impacts the scene’s interpretation. Eye contact indicates who the character is focusing on, and where the audience should also focus on. If Person A is looking at Person B, and B is also looking at A; this hints at some kind of intimate relationship, positive or negative. However, if A is looking at B, but B is not looking at A; the audience could come to multiple conclusions, but ultimately it will be of one in which A is trying to establish a connection by B is indifferent. Likewise, if eye contact is made, it tells the audience who or what is at the focus for the scene because when making eye contact, it is usually of importance to the scene.
The last one I can remember is the lift techniques. I learned that, if done correctly, size and weight are inconsequential for lifts. It’s mainly meant for transportation from one place to another, because if the person being lifted isn’t moved from Point A to Point B, then there would be no point to doing the lift. However, lifts can’t just be used just for the sake of using a lift; the transition also needs to have some kind of purpose. Maybe to show a metaphorical symbol of a relationship between two characters (i.e. Character A relies on Character B as emotional support, Character A is always being forced to do Character C’s will, Character A is glorified by Character D, etc), or maybe to make a transition from one scene to the next as clear as possible.
Good moments identified Rachel!