What's your story?

Day 8
The last session was mostly review of old movement and material. However, we focused more on intention and adding a storyline on top of the dance. We did the combination/routine multiple times, to different pieces of music. And noticed how that affected the quality of the dance. Perhaps each of you noticed what type of music felt better in your body, or what you can relate to. I mentioned that having just one story or one feeling for the entirety of the dance was not enough. That each movement, each phrase, each step, needed to have its own feeling and its own character, almost, in the story. This is how dynamics in a dance can be achieved. Now that the movement, in the combination and in the exercises alike, were more familiar, everyone was really able to get deeper into the quality of the movement. Now everyone was dancing! Congratulations on sticking through the entire 8 weeks and for truly opening up in your dancing. It was such a pleasure to witness.
Unfortunately, we were not able to revisit the improv exercise we did the week prior. But there's always next time! We are currently working on the schedule for next year, and the next workshop. So please stay tuned for that. If people are interested in getting together to do some of the Hino connection exercises, I can also set up a special class for that as well. Hope the holidays have been wonderful so far. Talk soon...