Document Type
Artistic Work or Performance
Campus where you would like to present
Ellensburg
Event Website
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source
Start Date
15-5-2019
End Date
15-5-2019
Abstract
Sometimes music speaks to you. The words and rhythm it presents translates into physical communication. The story is told in a vulnerable way that elicits how each individual in the audience can relate it to their own life. As choreographers, we enjoyed exploring our individual approaches and interpretations to the movement dynamics and how they balanced each other. At times we went for a literal translation of movement while at other times abstracted the lyrics. Key words triggered key phrases of movement and sometimes the literal movements reinforced the statement. The goal was that the movement and music blend together, not distract from one another. The use of props allowed us as choreographers to experiment with the visuals of separation, nostalgia, and also represents the barriers we had to overcome. Experimenting with partnering was an important part of the process. During rehearsals, there was a lot of trial and error involved with the execution of the lifts. Once the lifts were mastered, we felt accomplished and driven to continue. A benefit to the choreographic process was the addition of company member, Aislinn Williamson. When taking on the dual role of choreographers and performers, it can be challenging to see the overall aesthetic. The extra outside perspective was incredibly beneficial to the outcome of the piece and allowed us to make adjustments to the choreography as needed.
Recommended Citation
Lovie, Tyler; Erwin, Bailey; and Williamson, Aislinn, "Dancing Around a Memory" (2019). Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). 87.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2019/Oralpres/87
Department/Program
Dance
Dancing Around a Memory
Ellensburg
Sometimes music speaks to you. The words and rhythm it presents translates into physical communication. The story is told in a vulnerable way that elicits how each individual in the audience can relate it to their own life. As choreographers, we enjoyed exploring our individual approaches and interpretations to the movement dynamics and how they balanced each other. At times we went for a literal translation of movement while at other times abstracted the lyrics. Key words triggered key phrases of movement and sometimes the literal movements reinforced the statement. The goal was that the movement and music blend together, not distract from one another. The use of props allowed us as choreographers to experiment with the visuals of separation, nostalgia, and also represents the barriers we had to overcome. Experimenting with partnering was an important part of the process. During rehearsals, there was a lot of trial and error involved with the execution of the lifts. Once the lifts were mastered, we felt accomplished and driven to continue. A benefit to the choreographic process was the addition of company member, Aislinn Williamson. When taking on the dual role of choreographers and performers, it can be challenging to see the overall aesthetic. The extra outside perspective was incredibly beneficial to the outcome of the piece and allowed us to make adjustments to the choreography as needed.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2019/Oralpres/87
Faculty Mentor(s)
Therese Young