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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

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

Why do May Day artists love CounterPULSE?

2011-04-20T20:25:37-07:00By Shamsher|Categories: Archive, CounterPULSE, Video|Tags: auction, cabaret, CounterPULSE, Dance, day, festival, fundraiser, may, may day, Performance, Queer, queering, theater, theatre|

May Day DANCE May Day CABARET May Day QUEER

9 Jun, 2011

Kybele Dance Theater

2011-06-09T00:24:22-07:00By Seda|Categories: CounterPULSE|Tags: CounterPULSE, Dance, kybele, Performance, ruya, seda, Seda Aybay, sima|

Kybele Dance Theater will be performing "Ruya"in San Francisco

10 Jun, 2011

Kybele Dance Theater

2011-06-10T17:25:22-07:00By Seda|Categories: CounterPULSE|Tags: CounterPULSE, Dance, kybele, Performance, seda|

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 .

21 Jun, 2011

Front Line Theatre’s RARE EARTH preview at FURY Factory 2011–Tonight and Tomorrow

2011-06-21T15:06:27-07:00By Front Line Theatre|Categories: CounterPULSE, Summer Special 2011|Tags: activism, CounterPULSE, Performance, san francisco, theater, theatre|

Front Line Theatre's newest work, Rare Earth, will be premiering at CounterPULSE on July 8-10 as part of the Summer Special series. But first, everyone should come and check out a Work-in-Progress preview at FURY Factory 2011! We'll be showing 25-30 minutes of the work and having a short talk-back after. Splitting the bill with FLT and showing a brief excerpt of her newest work is Leah Herman. Here's more information about Rare Earth and FURY Factory: RARE EARTH a

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

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

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

29 Feb, 2012

Dandelion – Interview of Underland Co-Director

2016-03-18T22:15:22-07:00By erickupers|Categories: CounterPULSE, Dandelion Dancetheater|Tags: arthur in underland, bandelion, CounterPULSE, Dance, dancetheater, dandelion, emmaly wiederholt, interdisciplinary, mantra, mantra plonsey, Performance, theater, underland|

Emmaly Wiederholt interviewed "Arthur in Underland's" Co-Director, Writer and Performer Mantra Plonsey about the creation of Dandelion's new work: EMMALY WIEDERHOLT: What was the process of drawing from Eric's personal history to write Arthur in Underland? Conversely, what is it like to perform in? MANTRA PLONSEY: Eric had recently completed the process of creating and producing AND performing in our past winter season's piece FRIEND, which dealt with a dear companion's death from a brain tumor, with whom he had gallivanted around during

11 Mar, 2012

Underland Background

2016-03-18T22:15:11-07:00By erickupers|Categories: CounterPULSE, Dandelion Dancetheater|Tags: arthur in underland, bandelion, CounterPULSE, Dance, dancetheater, dandelion, interdisciplinary, mantra, mantra plonsey, Performance, theater, underland|

As we finish up our first premiere weekend of Arthur in Underland, and move towards our last, (performances run through March 18th) here's some background on the piece, from the Director's Note I wrote for the program: Arthur in Underland is one of the most personally vulnerable pieces I’ve ever made. It is based on a year in my life that turned everything I believed and wanted upside down. When I was 15 I left my native Los Angeles to

Impermanence Made Visible

As the Light Fades

Fermented Art

Why do May Day artists love CounterPULSE?

Kybele Dance Theater

Kybele Dance Theater

Front Line Theatre’s RARE EARTH preview at FURY Factory 2011–Tonight and Tomorrow

Reflections

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

Masterwork Call for Auditions

Dandelion – Interview of Underland Co-Director

Underland Background

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