Experimental Performance as Spiritual Practice
(Blog)

During our residency at Baryshnikov Arts Center Dandelion Dancetheater will be creating the first draft of a piece titled “Don’t Suck!” as part of our larger look at the inner workings of competition. We had a fertile day of creation … Continue reading →

Well, as these things tend to go for me, I planned to do way more than I’m able to actualize. I had wanted to edit short videos every day to go with these blogs during our Baryshnikov Arts Center residency. … Continue reading →

I am addicted to fantasy and science fiction. Not all of it of course, but certain universes that are created have proven to be incredibly absorbing for me.

After you asked this question, an answer came to me that I really like. I think the energy that is tapped into in performance is like a guru itself. Or a deity. And it has a lot of Kali qualities … Continue reading →

The way I work is often challenging and emotionally trying. I believe that once we no longer are making adjustments (and even big changes) to a piece, then we no longer need to perform it. Every night is a ritual … Continue reading →

It was good for me to share about how one big facet of my work is about including all the people that I have for this piece. I feel most alive when I’m including people who don’t fit in other … Continue reading →

I’m a few weeks away from a big production’s opening and am aware of a familiar pattern. I feel a blend of excitement and nausea pretty much all the time now as we approach the performances. I’m overwhelmed with everything … Continue reading →

NOTE: It’s been awhile since my last post. I think I’ve fallen off the weekly blogging track, and now will be writing whenever I can or whenever something seems to call out to be shared. **************** As I journey along … Continue reading →