Experimental Performance as Spiritual Practice
(Blog)

We recently completed our first cycle of the WonderSlow project: 15 hours of continuous performance by Dandelion and friends dedicated to explorations of slowness. There was so much learning for me in this grand experiment in regards to: slowing down … Continue reading →

–playing music after show as a cool down–like Lewitzky’s cool down –Ram Dass’ story about meeting eyes in a supermarket and going out to dinner once a week –how to measure mystery –validation from within –less feedback…maybe needing it less…not … Continue reading →

I find myself quite disturbed by the responses I see on TV to the news of Osama Bin Laden being killed. Yes this marks the symbolic end of a very difficult time for our country. The wounds we sustained collectively … Continue reading →

I’m a big fan of fermented foods and drinks: sauerkraut, tempeh, kombucha, rejuvelac, kim chee, wine, beer and more. It’s fascinating to me how completely new nutrients and beneficial bacteria develop when we let things settle for awhile. And then … Continue reading →

Transitioning back to ordinary life after a performance run is difficult for me. And this particular transition out of performances of Dandelion’s Friend has been particularly difficult. Ram Dass wrote and spoke about how as he began to get in … Continue reading →

so much stuff in my cars easier to mount than to dismount — the difference between energy going into and out of performances storage mountains of stuff to do

My current favorite definition of the word “dance” is: “Impermanence made visible.” That seems to cover the immensity and the minutia of this slippery form. I’m particularly in touch with impermanence as Dandelion moves into our premiere of Friend tonight. … Continue reading →

I’ve come to love tech week–the week leading up to a performance run in which we have tech (technical) rehearsals, dress rehearsals and last minute scramblings to finish. I notice that during this time I am highly energized with a … Continue reading →

The showings that Dandelion has been doing as part of our residency at CounterPULSE have taught me a lot. Here’s an incomplete list of insights, reminders, clarifying moments that I’ve gathered so far from the three monthly public showings of … Continue reading →

For Dance Anywhere Day this year we performed a minimalist movement structure in Frank Ogawa Plaza in downtown Oakland. Ensemble Member David Ryther led us in an improvised piece based on a street performer he had witnessed many times in … Continue reading →