CLASS
We did a quick review today of BESS (Body, Effort, Shape, Space). It felt pretty nice that I feel quite confident in all of those areas. I think having a solid bank of knowledge to pull from makes a pretty good difference in the rate of change and growth.
Then we moved on to motif writing. I think motif writing is super interesting, but it's not something I've felt any kind of connection with, or even much enjoyment. I can see how it may help from a choreographer's standpoint, but for me it almost seems like too much work. I almost feel stuck in whatever symbol is in front of me. I still need to get in a more creative standpoint.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Day Eighteen: Space
CLASS
We covered the topic of Space today, which I really enjoy as well! Kinesphere is something that just makes sense to me, so hearing and learning about them helps me better visualize my approach to my movement in the space. I've always known that I have a hard time filling the space that I'm in, and so now knowing that it's my kinesphere that I'm not filling, I can start to focus on something almost more tangible.
I also loved talking about spatial intent. That knowledge of where the body is going next in the space can make such an impact on the movement. That knowledge gives the body the information it needs to be able to organize itself accordingly in order to get you where you need to go.
We covered the topic of Space today, which I really enjoy as well! Kinesphere is something that just makes sense to me, so hearing and learning about them helps me better visualize my approach to my movement in the space. I've always known that I have a hard time filling the space that I'm in, and so now knowing that it's my kinesphere that I'm not filling, I can start to focus on something almost more tangible.
I also loved talking about spatial intent. That knowledge of where the body is going next in the space can make such an impact on the movement. That knowledge gives the body the information it needs to be able to organize itself accordingly in order to get you where you need to go.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Day Seventeen: Effort
CLASS
Today we learned about Effort. The Effort grid is sort of split up into two halves. Top left is considered indulgent, and the bottom right is considered fighting. It's kind of interesting...when I took this class last time, I remember being almost 100% on the fighting side (at least that's how I felt). And now, while I do still enjoy those fighting qualities, I see myself indulging more than I used to. Or at least attempting to. It's just kind of nice to feel some sort of validation that I've had some growth in the past year.
Today we learned about Effort. The Effort grid is sort of split up into two halves. Top left is considered indulgent, and the bottom right is considered fighting. It's kind of interesting...when I took this class last time, I remember being almost 100% on the fighting side (at least that's how I felt). And now, while I do still enjoy those fighting qualities, I see myself indulging more than I used to. Or at least attempting to. It's just kind of nice to feel some sort of validation that I've had some growth in the past year.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Day Sixteen: Shape Qualities
CLASS
Now we're really starting to get into Laban stuff, which I think is really kind of fun. So today we worked on Shape. So there are the still forms, the modes of shape change, and shape qualities. What i love about shape qualities is that it's about the approach to learning by applying qualities, instead of just trying to copy still forms. It allows the movement to have more depth.
We talked about how we should pay attention to what our bodies do in different types of situations. Perhaps if I pay attention, I could see some patterns form.
We also talked about how, as a teacher, it is fine to teach "yourself" to your students, but you should also be able to give them what they're missing (since you may also be missing it). It is this kind of situation in which knowing these shape qualities will be super useful.
Now we're really starting to get into Laban stuff, which I think is really kind of fun. So today we worked on Shape. So there are the still forms, the modes of shape change, and shape qualities. What i love about shape qualities is that it's about the approach to learning by applying qualities, instead of just trying to copy still forms. It allows the movement to have more depth.
We talked about how we should pay attention to what our bodies do in different types of situations. Perhaps if I pay attention, I could see some patterns form.
We also talked about how, as a teacher, it is fine to teach "yourself" to your students, but you should also be able to give them what they're missing (since you may also be missing it). It is this kind of situation in which knowing these shape qualities will be super useful.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Day Fifteen: Intro to Laban
CLASS
There's something Hannah said in class that I thought was interesting, that I had never really thought about before. She just mentioned how interesting it is how most of the pioneers of modern dance have a little bit of crazy in them, and how it's actually necessary. They go in so deep in movement and in the body in order to bring us just that much closer to a better understanding. I know I'm grateful for them.
We discussed how great it is that Laban didn't force his ideas on his students, but instead gave them the necessary tools so they could explore and discover what is meaningful to them.
There's something Hannah said in class that I thought was interesting, that I had never really thought about before. She just mentioned how interesting it is how most of the pioneers of modern dance have a little bit of crazy in them, and how it's actually necessary. They go in so deep in movement and in the body in order to bring us just that much closer to a better understanding. I know I'm grateful for them.
We discussed how great it is that Laban didn't force his ideas on his students, but instead gave them the necessary tools so they could explore and discover what is meaningful to them.
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