Monthly Archives: August 2008

7 Aug, 2008

Bibliography Entry

2008-08-07T06:16:22-07:00By |Categories: CounterPULSE|Tags: , , , , |

I'm working on 3 nights of shows coming up in a month at CounterPULSE and I'm trying to take in a lot of information that can help me focus on my work and give me inspiration. Last night I watched a stand-up comedy DVD with my friend called “Axis of Evil.” Three of the comedians identified as Palestinian or of Palestinian heritage and the other as Iranian or Purr-sian. Most of the jokes centered on airport security, having Moslem last

9 Aug, 2008

Ladies Please Post!

2008-08-09T00:16:23-07:00By |Categories: CounterPULSE|Tags: , , , |

"Truth Tellers: Dances for Newspapers, Scales and Lady Justice" a collaboration with Jo Kreiter/Flyaway Productions and Oasis for Girls We wanted to give Oasis for Girls participants a place to post their experiences through the creative process. Young Ladies Against Lies please share your stories! Cultivating Generations of Strong, Empowered, and Creative Women Our Vision: Oasis for Girls cultivates generations of strong and creative women who realize their potential, live healthy lives and make a positive impact in their communities.

10 Aug, 2008

A Body Parted/Un cuerpo partido by Resident Artist Violeta Luna

2008-08-10T20:25:45-07:00By |Categories: CounterPULSE|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Tijuana – California Border, 2005 / Frontera Tijuana-California, 2005, photo Roberto Varea Antes que nada quiero decir que me siento privilegiada estar como artista en residencia en CounterPULSE. El equipo artístico y técnico no sólo tienen un trato amable contigo sino que desarrollan su trabajo de manera muy profesional, dandote la oportunidad de que te enfoques en el trabajo creativo. First of all I’d like to say that I feel priviledged to be an artists in residence at CounterPULSE. The

12 Aug, 2008

MUSA: modern dance and live music Sat 16th 8:30pm

2008-08-12T02:07:26-07:00By |Categories: CounterPULSE|Tags: , , , , , , |

MUSA is where modern dance meets emotive prog-rock, and the dancers and musicians tell personal, archetypal and universal stories reaching forward and backward in time. MUSA is also where the musicians and dancers communicate across the divides of their chosen mediums, entwining and unwinding again and again, searching for the perfect expression, and the most fulfilling communication. MUSA is on tour from Olympia, Washington, down the West Coast to Santa Cruz and back.

19 Aug, 2008

Video of Buried in The Body Of Rememberance/Enterrada en El Cuerpo DeL Recuerdo

2008-08-19T22:09:02-07:00By |Categories: CounterPULSE, Events, Video|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

View Video This is a montage of part one of Part 1 of Border Tryp(Tych) by Secos Y Mojados. The Piece is about the experiences, emotions, memories, and the moment an immigrant leaves their country and crosses the border. it features the voice and testimonial of the David's mother, Rosa Molina. Soundtrack: David Molina Video Projections and Set: Victor Cartagena Performance: Violeta Luna Direction and editing: Roberto Varea & Victor Cartagena enjoy david molina-composer/musician for Secos y Mojados www.myspace.com/losveneremos www.restingbell.net/releases/rb037-canciones-del-futuro

23 Aug, 2008

CONTRA-TIEMPO – two days at CounterPULSE – Don’t miss out!

2008-08-23T06:07:14-07:00By |Categories: CounterPULSE|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

“I Dream America,” a powerful statement, through dance, about immigration, Katrina, and an exploration of boundaries (who’s in and who’s out) will be performed at CounterPULSE on August 29th and 30th - Fri./Sat. at 8:00 p.m. by the acclaimed Los Angeles Urban Latin dance theater company CONTRA-TIEMPO. “‘I Dream America” represents the kind of socially aware contemporary work that only a few dance artists such as Bill T. Jones reliably provide.” — Los Angeles Times “A passionately delivered performance communicates

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