Thoughts and Ideas 6/10

CONVERSATION Starter

Perspective. A tool in art, a tool in life. Early art lessons demonstrate items at a distance are smaller than items up close. How many ways can you describe 'perspective' physically, figuratively, and metaphorically? Think of perspective from an audience point of view, physically, and mentally. How often have you been unable to see a dancer because they were too close to the front row or too far off at an angle? When is distance an advantage, when proximity? Discuss other ways using perspective can enhance your art.

Exploratory

Create a dance phrase that includes three different planes of movement. Perform, or imagine performing, for an audience as close as a few feet from their seat, and as far as the last seat in an auditorium. What is the difference in what the audience person sees? And feels? Pick another aspect of perspective between performers. Experiment. Discuss.

Escape and Inspiration

• Upcoming Dance: Don't miss the Flamenco Festival, June 21st running nine days, performances in many venues. https://ffabq.org/

• Music: Music Under the Stars continues this week at the Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater with Son Como Son June 14th and Guitar Blues and Guitars June 15th, 2000 Mountain Rd NW. https://nmjazz.org 

• Father's Day: This Sunday! To any dancing dads or dads or partners of dancers, sending a day of joy with your family! Dance down the hall, dance in the park, dance is in your heart.

• Festivals: Summerfest begins with the Heights Summerfest Sat. June 15 at North Domingo Baca Park. Heights Summerfest — City of Albuquerque (cabq.gov)