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CONVERSATION Starter
Creative jump start. Recall times when you felt creatively empty, unable to come up with a lesson or choreography. How did you get past this point? Share your experience and explore common ground and solutions.
Creative Experiment
A few options when stuck- Just let it happen, Tools of the prompt, Delegate. 1. Without a plan, music player on shuffle, close your eyes and start to move. Dance for a while with no requirement of yourself. Start over at will, keep what pleases you and slowly form a short sequence toward your goal. 2. Using an idea or sensation from either visual-art making or the natural world, let your body follow a prompt. 3. Provide parameters and assign the parts of the task to one or more persons. Discuss your choice and experience with a friend.
Escape and Inspiration
Theater: Take in a play, 'Copenhagen' presented by Actor's Studio 66 January 27-February 12th TH-Sun, at the Black Cat Theater, 3011 Monte Vista NE. https://abqtodo.com/event/copenhagen-the-play-presented-by-as66/
Music and Film Premiere: "Bands of Enchantment, Season 2" Red Carpet Premiere at the Kimo January 26th 6-9:30. Includes two screenings and dancing while enjoying the Kimo Theater. Free. https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/events/bands-of-enchantment-albuquerque-sessions-season-2-red-carpet-premiere
Dance Panel: Enjoy "An Afternoon of Modern Dance Legacy" at Thirsty Eye Brewing, Saturday January 28th, 4:30 with Donna Jewell, Diana MacNiel, and Corey Nagel.
Education: Sharpen your game with an Adult Beginning Ballet Teacher Training course offered through Bianca Lilly Ballet. https://lana-continuing-education.thinkific.com/courses/ABBTT or search for a program in your genre. Learning never ends.
Ideas and inspiration come from everywhere. Share what inspires you.
