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31 Mar, 2011

Impermanence Made Visible

2016-03-18T22:16:34-07:00By Eric Kupers|Categories: Artists in Residence, CounterPULSE, Dandelion Dancetheater, Video|Tags: Artists in Residence, choreography, CounterPULSE, Dance, dancetheater, dandelion, Eric Kupers, friend, impermanence, Performance, residency, sharon mussen, theater|

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

1 Apr, 2011

Audience Reactions to Kegan Marling and Dandelion Dancetheater

2016-03-18T22:13:02-07:00By Shamsher|Categories: Archive, Artists in Residence, CounterPULSE, Dandelion Dancetheater, Kegan Marling, Video|Tags: 2011, artist, artists, Artists in Residence, commissioning program, CounterPULSE, dandelion, dandelion dancetheater, emerging artists, Eric Kupers, friend, jump ship mid way, kegan, kegan marling, residence, residency, winter, winter 2011|

4 Apr, 2011

The food chain is only as strong as the weakest link…

2016-03-18T22:35:28-07:00By AmaraTaborSmith|Categories: Amara Tabor Smith, Artists in Residence, CounterPULSE|Tags: AIR, Amara Tabor-Smith, ARC, artist residency commissioning, Artists in Residence, bay area food, commercial fishing, CounterPULSE, deep waters dance theater, food activism, louisiana gumbo, louisiana traditions, ocean life, our daily bread, tabor smith|

The food chain is only as strong as the weakest link and other thoughts leading up to this monster called, “Our Daily Bread” It has been a minute since my last post and sooooo much has happened. The artistic crew who are conjuring this work, Our Daily Bread celebrated the 100th anniversary of International Women’s day and Mardi Gras this year by having an Eat-In in the middle of the afternoon of Tuesday, March 8th. MJ’s Brass Boppers kicked it

8 Apr, 2011

As the Light Fades

2016-03-18T22:16:23-07:00By Eric Kupers|Categories: Archive, Artists in Residence, CounterPULSE, Dandelion Dancetheater, Video|Tags: Artists in Residence, choreography, CounterPULSE, Dance, dancetheater, dandelion, Eric Kupers, friend, Performance, residency, sharon mussen, theater|

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

16 Apr, 2011

Fermented Art

2016-03-18T22:16:10-07:00By Eric Kupers|Categories: Artists in Residence, CounterPULSE, Dandelion Dancetheater|Tags: Artists in Residence, choreography, CounterPULSE, Dance, dancetheater, dandelion, Eric Kupers, friend, impermanence, Performance, residency, sharon mussen, theater|

I'm a big fan of fermented foods and drinks: sauerkraut, tempeh, kombucha, rejuvelac, kim chee, wine, beer and more. It's fascinating to me how completely new nutrients and beneficial bacteria develop when we let things settle for awhile. And then how new food and drink is created, not necessarily better than what was originally there, but different and fulfilling other needs. I'm realizing that I love fermented art too. When a project first appears to complete on closing night, I

20 Apr, 2011

Reflections on the opening weekend of “Our Daily Bread”

2016-03-18T22:35:15-07:00By AmaraTaborSmith|Categories: Amara Tabor Smith, Artists in Residence, CounterPULSE|Tags: AIR, Amara Tabor-Smith, ARC, artist residency commissioning, Artists in Residence, bay area food, commercial fishing, CounterPULSE, deep waters dance theater, food activism, louisiana gumbo, louisiana traditions, ocean life, our daily bread, tabor smith|

Reflections on the opening weekend of "Our Daily Bread" This past Thursday, Our Daily Bread opened to very supportive and enthusiastic audiences. It was an amazing experience filled with love, food, exhaustion and the absolute commitment of all of the performers and creators who were integral to this experience. Laura Diamondstone created a magical environment in the lobby of CounterPULSE which really set the tone for the evenings experience. The first day I walked into the lobby while she was

27 Apr, 2011

Thank you’s, a poem and a recipe…..

2016-03-18T22:35:03-07:00By AmaraTaborSmith|Categories: Amara Tabor Smith, Artists in Residence, CounterPULSE|Tags: AIR, Amara Tabor-Smith, ARC, artist residency commissioning, Artists in Residence, bay area food, commercial fishing, CounterPULSE, deep waters dance theater, food activism, louisiana gumbo, louisiana traditions, ocean life, our daily bread, poem, recipe, tabor smith, thanks|

This past Sunday was our final performance of, “Our Daily Bread” at CounterPULSE. After a two week run which included 8 sold out performances and one show for students from Mission High School, I am still feeling the overwhelm of such a wonderful, ass kicking, joyous and painful experience that was the making and performing of this work. It has been a journey that felt so right to complete it where it all began-at CounterPULSE. The process was magical in

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

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

8 Aug, 2011

Artist Interview: Lenora Lee

2016-03-18T21:48:09-07:00By Shamsher|Categories: Archive, Artists in Residence, CounterPULSE, Lenora Lee, Video|Tags: artist, artist in residence, artist residency commissioning, Artists in Residence, CounterPULSE, Dance, lee, lenora, reflections, residence, residency|

8 Aug, 2011

Artist Interview: Charles Slender (FACT/SF)

2016-03-18T22:09:34-07:00By Shamsher|Categories: Archive, Artists in Residence, CounterPULSE, FACT/SF, Video|Tags: artist, artist in residence, artist residency commissioning, Artists in Residence, charles, Charles Slender, CounterPULSE, Dance, fact, FACT/SF, oriented, pretonically, residence, residency, sf, slender, v.3|

26 Aug, 2011

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

2016-03-18T22:06:21-07:00By Charles|Categories: Artists in Residence, CounterPULSE, FACT/SF, Video|Tags: artist in residence, artist residency commissioning, Artists in Residence, contemporary, Dance, fact, FACT/SF, Performance, sf, theater, theatre|

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

Impermanence Made Visible

Audience Reactions to Kegan Marling and Dandelion Dancetheater

The food chain is only as strong as the weakest link…

As the Light Fades

Fermented Art

Reflections on the opening weekend of “Our Daily Bread”

Thank you’s, a poem and a recipe…..

The Magic

Reflections

Artist Interview: Lenora Lee

Artist Interview: Charles Slender (FACT/SF)

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

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