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Aug, 2011
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Aug, 2011
dance/theater? dance and theater? theater with dance?
We've been working on A Mix Tape For Ophelia for about a year now, and from the beginning i knew it would be a combination of dance and theater. but no only has it been an interesting struggle to figure out what that means, where on the spectrum of performance arts we fall, it has been a process to work together, people with theater backgrounds, MFA dancers, performance makers... and as the lead artist, it has been imporant for me
28
Jul, 2011
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
10
Jun, 2011
Kybele Dance Theater
Kybele Dance Theater is finishing up with the last details before leaving LA to go to San Francisco. Only ONE performance in San Francisco. Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 3:30pm .
9
Jun, 2011
Dance Discourse and moving pictures
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,
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Jun, 2011
Kybele Dance Theater
Kybele Dance Theater will be performing "Ruya"in San Francisco
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Apr, 2011
Why do May Day artists love CounterPULSE?
May Day DANCE May Day CABARET May Day QUEER
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Apr, 2011
Fermented Art
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
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Apr, 2011
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Apr, 2011
As the Light Fades
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
31
Mar, 2011
Impermanence Made Visible
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
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Mar, 2011
Entering the Temple of Tech Week
I've come to love tech week--the week leading up to a performance run in which we have tech (technical) rehearsals, dress rehearsals and last minute scramblings to finish. I notice that during this time I am highly energized with a mix of anxiety, anticipation and joy. And I notice that the main thing that keeps me grounded is spending as much time as possible at the theater. I like to get to the place we're performing hours before each event,