I know it's not until next Thursday, but I am absolutely over the moon to have my two pieces being shown at the Kelowna Community Theatre on March 10. I've tried to find a way home, but alas, this is not the time (and my essays for school are still calling my name) for more vacation.
However, I've been getting a lot of questions about the artistic process of choreography after I wrote the story behind my contemporary piece.
I'm into dance that at first glance, may not be aesthetically beautiful to the average Joe. It's not ballet and contemporary that only looks good on dancers with long, sinewy arms. I would rather my dancers, no matter their height, size, etc. really and truly feel their movement and heart in their own moments. If their legs aren't as high up, or feet perfectly pointed as a professional dancer, perfect. That's organically where they are in their movement, and a reflection. The worst is have them act as something they are not.