Upon creating my section for Elevate, I knew I needed to create an uplifting movement sequence to end the piece. Basing my section on the process of empowerment, the transition between feeling smothered and feeling empowered, I wanted to form movement that appeared light, airy, and in the air. THIS, I discovered, is NOT how I naturally move. THIS is news to me! I went into the studio and tried to think of movements that are uplifting, high, elevated...what I created looked heavy, rooted, stiff. What!?!? Is that how I always move in my pieces!? I am shocked. Instead of going back into the studio to try to create a new phrase, I attempted to manipulate the original to have a different quality. I emphasized the suspension and pull through the body, I let go of my momentum to soar higher, I softened through the limbs. Whether it worked or not, you can be the judge! I can firmly say collaborating in different ways definitely leads to discoveries about oneself. I believe that is why I love to involve others in productions so often. -Shana Simmons, Shana Simmons Dance To support the artists of Elevate with your tax deductible contribution please visit: www.crowdrise.com/elevatefemales
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AuthorElevate: A Triple Bill of Female Choreographers is an exciting collaboration between Bryce Dance Company, The Moving Architects, and Shana Simmons Dance. Performances in April and May in NYC, Boston, and Pittsburgh! ArchivesCategories |