I finally have the video of the phrase I compiled up and ready to be viewed. It still needs something, well it needs a lot of things. The nuances have yet to be defined and solidified, but there's something really big and important that it needs. I'm waiting for it to hit me. Maybe another dancer? Maybe music (which Kento sent me some samples and it is AWESOME. I still have to set them next to this phrase and see what works/doesn't but I am so excited by what I heard!!)? Maybe just time and definition? Hmmm...
In watching and continuing to work on this, I noticed something that I think will become key. For whatever reason, and you're just going to have to go with me on the fact that I swear this was unintentional, there is a huge emphasis on the downstage left corner in this phrase. I know there is some symbolism to that in some choreography book somewhere, I just can't remember what book I need to look for to find it. Obviously, that particular symbolism may or may not apply to what I'm doing, but I am extremely curious because that is clearly something I am feeling very strongly but I'm not sure why. I've also noticed the favoritism of my right arm. It is constantly stretching or reaching or leading my body into a movement sequence, but it is very rare that my left arm does the same, or moves at all for that matter. I think I know why that is, and it isn't just because I'm a right-handed. The movement of my right arm is hugely significant as far as I'm concerned. It's me reliving and reconciling all kinds of emotional scars that are evidently still very much physically present in me, despite the years that have passed.
I do apologize for the video quality, I kind of come in and out of frame. I'll be sure to get a better video once I add on the next part of the phrase. Fingers crossed I'll get to work in Chi MAC again! That space is beautifully welcoming. Thanks Jess for letting me be there =)
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