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About my Dancing
I find that being a part of any creative process, continually opening oneself to new possibilities and ideas, is incredibly inspiring and enlightening!
Also, in co- creating the performances we (the choreographer and collaborative dancers), get to practice patience and compassion and many other social communication skills –flexing our social IQ’s- as we work through the puzzles and ups and downs of creation...
Hopefully the culmination of this process brings us as well as our audiences a deep sense of satisfaction/ joy.
Dance is to me an all-round, and as such a very ‘whole-istic’ experience.
Dancing itself requires paying attention now, really being in the moment in the physical and mental bodies. I enjoy theatrical work, which also engages the emotional body, hopefully both that of the performer as well as that of the spectator.
As I am up on stage in front of an audience I feel a sense of responsibility and it connects me to my spiritual self. And I was taught in my yoga training that live performance is often such an ‘in the moment’ experience that it connects you to your bliss body.
These are all the 5 sheaths or koshas, the layers of the different energy bodies that we have according to the ancient yogic scriptures: the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and bliss bodies...
For over 20 years I have been investigating the body as a modern dancer and I continue my investigations through yoga, meditation, Pilates and lately also more cardiovascular exercise!
‘Dancing is praying with the legs, marching is cussing with the feet’- Wim Kan
About my performances
I am currently a member of 2 modern dance companies: Susan Marshall & Company and Tiffany Mills Company.
Susan Marshall is now heading the dance department at Princeton University and so we will be somewhat less active with that company this season 2009-2010. With Tiffany Mills we are working on a new piece, again collaborating with director Peter Petralia, as we did for our last production ‘Tomorrow’s Legs’. The new piece will premiere June/ July of 2010 at DNA in NYC.
During this theater season we will have some open showings and performances in New York and some touring. If you want to be added to my dance mailing list please e-mail me with that request.
About Teaching
I most enjoy teaching/ setting repertory, and I also teach modern technique and master-classes and yoga. I also have taught various workshops and introductions to Reflexology and Metamorphosis.
More information available upon request.
Some Audience Feedback
- THANK YOU for your amazing performance I really appreciate the risk and vulnerability you all shared with the audience. Strong work. –TM
- I'm always inspired when I see you dance and enjoy getting to speak together. -CE
- I really enjoyed your performance last night. It's a fantastic piece and you are a group of very impressive performers. Have fun with the other shows. -IT
- Thanks again for being an inspiration! -BB
