dno dances

As I currently see it. There are two basic ways to fall.

1: with resistance

I can edge part of my weight away from center, while simultaneously holding an almost equal amount back. This suspends me at the very edge of my control, negotiating with the possibility of tipping completely into freefall without admitting the necessity of surrendering to it. I flirt with the idea of falling, but until the very last second, when my weight tips just enough, the reality of the situation is in question. Holding back is just as viable an option as releasing forwards.

The drama here lies in the question. Will I or won’t I?

2: with abandon

I can plunge forward with no resistance. In an instant the decision is made and gravity takes over. The only choice now is how I will deal with the forces suddenly working on my body; I can brace for a crash or absorb, rebound, and land on my feet.

The drama here lies in the answer. I will and then…

Resistance/Abandon

A simple dichotomy with a number of analogues:

dance
creative process
anger
love
life
et. al.

(nb: thanks to brigham for the title, and thanks to someone else for the inspiration for this post)

On Thursday evening, March 6th, I will be participating as a panelist for the “Dance Doc Slam” organized by Queens Council for the Arts and Greenspace. The panel will be reviewing video promotional materials submitted by choreographers and leading a discussion about best practice for effectively presenting dance on video.

The event is free, but registration is required.

Complete info at: http://www.queenscouncilarts.org/html/artsservices-dancedoc.html

I will post a summary of the event next weekend.