Thoughts and Ideas 1/24
Conversation starter
Are you an idea person? Are you a maker? Are you a follower? What are the strengths of all three preferences when it comes to producing art? What are the needs of each role to feel satisfied? What are the weaknesses of each role if needs aren't met? How can you work through any obstacles to meet the needs of your role? Explore and discuss.
Creative
Look at a piece of art, perhaps from the ideas and inspiration portion of this Update. Identify three components in the art that appeal to you. Practice describing those components verbally, in writing, or with gesture to another person(s). Show them the piece of art. Collaborate in person or virtually, in order to define movement style for each of the three components without defining the choreography. Follow your impulses at this point. Record your thoughts and movement ideas to use with a group at another time. See where it leads.
Escape and Inspiration
Take a look at Placitas artist Dana P. Roth online https://www.dpattersonroth.com/ or in person at the Wild Hearts Gallery. Combine a visit with a nature hike on one of the many trails in Placitas.
Enjoy a cultural treasure, "Revelations" of the Alvin Ailey dance company. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDXerubF4I4
Learn about the upcoming Klezmerquerque festival of music and dance this February https://www.nahalatshalom.org/klezmerquerque
Explore the parks of Albuquerque. Visit two this week that you have never been to before. Think about safe outdoor venues.
