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31 Mar, 2011

Impermanence Made Visible

2016-03-18T22:16:34-07:00By |Categories: Artists in Residence, CounterPULSE, Dandelion Dancetheater, Video|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

My current favorite definition of the word "dance" is: "Impermanence made visible." That seems to cover the immensity and the minutia of this slippery form. I'm particularly in touch with impermanence as Dandelion moves into our premiere of Friend tonight. It strikes me as odd how performance is what I pour my most extreme efforts and longings and strivings into--and then it's gone so quickly after it arises. This is particularly true in the experimental dance world wherein we often

8 Apr, 2011

As the Light Fades

2016-03-18T22:16:23-07:00By |Categories: Archive, Artists in Residence, CounterPULSE, Dandelion Dancetheater, Video|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

Transitioning back to ordinary life after a performance run is difficult for me. And this particular transition out of performances of Dandelion's Friend has been particularly difficult. Ram Dass wrote and spoke about how as he began to get in touch with larger and more beautiful spiritual experiences--as he got "higher" each time--the accompanying falls afterwards became increasingly painful. These performances were especially "high" for me. I made some big breakthroughs artistically: editing more fiercely, trusting my inner feedback over

9 Jun, 2011

Dance Discourse and moving pictures

2011-06-09T11:38:43-07:00By |Categories: CounterPULSE, Free Events (donations welcomed), Video|Tags: , , , |

If you're a die hard Dance Discourse Project fan, you know that we've been posting archived audio of all our discussions on the Dance Discourse Project page since Project #1. As wonderful as it is to review a talk you once attended as you fold your laundry, or listen to a talk you missed while doing your morning stretches, you have to admit that something is lost when all you have is the audio of the event. Discussions about dance,

26 Aug, 2011

A little teaser just for you – POv.3 Premieres in 2 weeks!

2016-03-18T22:06:21-07:00By |Categories: Artists in Residence, CounterPULSE, FACT/SF, Video|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Hello my friends!  In 2 short weeks FACT/SF opens it's fourth season with Pretonically Oriented v.3.  We are THRILLED to bring this new (and super awesome) work your way.  I know you'll be there to see it...because you're rad and cool like that.  I made a short little video to hold you over until opening night.  In the meantime, buy a ticket. See you soon my lovelies, ~Charles http://youtu.be/gjUcwQ_NtL8

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