score for a public performance. neighborhood narratives class with David Gordon This choreography / performance is influenced by Taoist philosophy, Zen meditation and dance improvisation . Also inspired by Chinatown, the block chosen for the final project.
The pattern of movement is based on Qi Gong and Tai Chi where all the movements are based on the principle of yin and yang, are in circle and usually very slow, although an explosive force makes also part of it.
The design of the score is purposely conceptual, using cosmological schemes to explain the movement of the performers. The true movement has to be found in the present moment of the performance. All the materials used on the score were found in Chinatown and are used in traditional Chinese painting.
IN EMPTINESS FORMS ARE BORN
ONE CAN LIVE ONLY IN THE PRESENT MOMENT
THE REALITIES OF LIFE ARE MOST TRULY SEEN IN EVERYDAY THINGS AND ACTIONS
EVERYTHING EXISTS IN RELATION TO OTHER THINGS
Place: rectangle close to City Hall.
Performers: 14 + 2 for the Solo
Viewers: Balcony around, benches, exit from subway, people passing through
Eventually music (but not entirely necessary)
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