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29 Aug, 2011

Masterwork Call for Auditions

2016-03-18T21:38:06-07:00By msigourney|Categories: Artists in Residence, CounterPULSE, Mica Sigourney|Tags: artist in residence, Artist in Residency, artist residency commissioning, Artists in Residence, auditions, CounterPULSE, drag, MASTERWORK, Mica Sigourney, Performance, Performance art, san francisco drag|

The artist Mica Sigourney is seeking new members for his company specifically for work on his upcoming residence at CounterPULSE, with rehearsals starting in November and final showing on March 23 and 24th. Requirements: -Enthusiasm -Focus -Courage -Ability to memorize texts and communicate them clearly -Desire to work in an ensemble -Willingness and joy at being directed -Excitement, even if one of fear If interested please email us at houseofhorseface@gmail.com with: Name Age A short bio (explaining your

28 Jul, 2011

Reflections

2016-03-18T21:47:01-07:00By Lenora|Categories: Artists in Residence, CounterPULSE, Images, Lenora Lee|Tags: artist in residence, Artist in Residency, artist residency commissioning, Artists in Residence, chinese lion, counter pulse, CounterPULSE, Dance, lee, lenora, martial arts, Performance, reflections|

The beauty of the artists I’m working with never ceases to amaze me. When I witness them, I witness the uniqueness of each person’s spirit, each person’s love and passion for her or his art, each person’s gift of giving deeply to the birth of this piece. This creative endeavor is bringing to life the histories stored within our bodies. We convey through movement, martial arts, Chinese lion dance, music, text, and video the depth of what cannot be translated

16 May, 2011

The Magic

2016-03-18T21:47:12-07:00By Lenora|Categories: Artists in Residence, CounterPULSE, Lenora Lee|Tags: artist in residence, Artist in Residency, Artists in Residence, lee, lenora, reflections, residency|

There is an unmistakable magic that occurs when a group of 16 artists fill a room and reveal their craft. 4 people transform into 2 majestic lions… the spirits and essence of the tradition. It’s hard to express the feeling of watching what is in your mind’s eye manifest in front of you, to the glory of your initial vision. Presence, compassion, love, and wisdom. You hear it. You feel it. You know what you are a part of is

15 Dec, 2009

Rituals: Violeta Luna and José Navarrete

2009-12-15T06:08:11-08:00By Jose Navarrete|Categories: Artists in Residence, CounterPULSE, Jose Navarrete|Tags: Artist in Residency, Jose Navarrete, Rituals|

December 2nd was the fist rehearsal at CounterPulse with Violeta Luna and I. I was a little worried to start since I did not know how Violeta ‘s creative process was in the studio. Before this day we met regularly once a week for the past three months. We created the narrative, brainstormed our ideas, coordinate and organize our meeting with our collaborators and so on. During those meeting we identify 4 characters for each one in regards of our

Masterwork Call for Auditions

Reflections

The Magic

Rituals: Violeta Luna and José Navarrete

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