I've been thinking about how to create larger dynamic range in texture. I think "three" is a good number for this, musically and dancer-wise. With three people there is the option for solo, duet and trio, as well as two-against-one. I think it may be fruitful to talk strategy within disciplines about this when the groups meet. While there are overarching structures that can tie the group together, it could be helpful to acknowledge specific concerns pertaining to musicians and dancers alone. Here are some things that I noticed, which might be interesting to consider:
-not a lot of eye contact between dancers; internal focus
-internal movement (does this make sense?)
-sensitivity to sound as visceral component of movement
-"agreement" with sound... what would disagreement or counterpoint look like?
-movement starts small at the beginning of the improvisation, and develops conventional arc, or stays texturally flat; how to develop?
-endings unclear; how to end? is it okay for one person to take the initiative? does it need to be a group consensus? how is the end determined?
-Tatyana
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i've noticed a lot of the same things. eye contact being one that could significantly change the outcome immediately. this might lead to more direct interaction (such as contact which has been extremely scarce thus far).
also being aware of the big picture might lessen the internal movement/focus you talked about. meaning, not moving for the sake of moving but to enhance what's already happening. often, really good ideas that come up in improvs are often thrown away or overpowered too quickly. this can go for the musicians as well. it's just as important for them to watch what's happening in the space as it is to listen. we're all in this together!! haha.
in terms of endings, maybe we can involve lights? a super slow fade can give enough time to wind down what's being done. (to complicated?)
last thing: as useful as this blog is (fabulous job tatyana) i feel that the most effective way to give feedback would be directly after the show. even if it's just for 15 mins, we could congregate and talk about what worked/what didn't work/what was helpful/what wasn't helpful while it's still fresh in our minds.
-laurel
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