It seems like my modern choreography of late tends to head quite clearly in the direction of "chance operations", as inspired by Cunningham. For today's assignment, I decided to choreograph my lower body and upper body totally independently of each other and then put them together. Result: extreme physical & coordination challenges, but a very surprising dance to watch. Interesting dynamics, random juxtaposition, unexpected counterpoint. Definitely something I want to explore.
(Although I think I'm going to ache severely tomorrow)
It's interesting because I've always had more of an affinity towards 'mainstream' dances with technique and structure - ballet, jazz, lyrical, laoshi-type modern, social dances. I still love that stuff but have discovered over the past year or so a whole new realm of dance that excites me more than anything I've done. Even modern technique classes are exciting, but maybe that's because I'm taking classes with Jim, whom I adore ;)
Now to find 2 dancers to perform my choreography next week - in the middle of prelim period. Awesome.
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Example of a Cunningham piece. Modern dance is not everyone's cup of tea, but I personally think it's brilliant.