Thoughts and Ideas 12/5
CONVERSATION Starter
Control. Giving up control, literally and figuratively. Consider varied philosophies on control and how each can oppose the other. Being in control of emotions is desired at times, considered stoic at others. Being in control of the body provides command, knowns, and physical safety, and yet can also become rigid and boring. Needing control of a project can be reassuring to yourself and a group or stressful and a battle of wills. Sometimes we hang on to control like a life preserver. What happens when you let go? Have a conversation about control. Look for dance styles movement situations requiring both, look for places in your life where you have found that both having control and giving up control improved an outcome. What conditions exist to make your less natural choice work for you? What are the advantages?
Exploratory
Play with the two dichotomies on control in an alternating movement sequence of your invention. Play with another dancer. Discuss what you feel and observe with each other. Just for fun, play with meaning as well as movement.
Escape and Inspiration
Be inspired! Albuquerque's own Yjastros is the first American flamenco group to be invited to perform at Spain's prestigious Festival de Jerez. The festival runs Feb. 24 thru March 11th. Yjastros will perform Feb. 28th. https://www.festivaldejerez.es/ Congrats!
Music: The NM Gay Men's chorus production of "Scrooge" opens Dec. 9that the Lensic and 10th/11th in Abq. at the Hiland. http://www.nmgmc.org/
Music and Dance: "Mariachi Christmas" celebrates 23 years of music and ballet Folklorico Friday Dec. 9th at Popejoy. https://www.popejoypresents.com/
Stage: "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr." the musical adaptation, has a second weekend at the NHCC Dec. 10th and 11th. https://www.nhccnm.org/event/cardboard-playhouse-rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer-jr/
Still in December. BRT's Nutcracker opens next week at the Kimo Theater Dec 17-24. https://tickets.holdmyticket.com/tickets/402611 , and the National Institute of Flamenco's Winter Conservatory Performance "La Estrella: A Flamenco Story of the King's Quest", at Rodey Theater Dec.16-18. https://www.nifnm.org/
Don't get left out, tell us when you are performing!
