July 28, 2013
Here's a rambling quasi-poetic prose blog post:
Just passing a week since my visit to the farm, still processing all that was said, questioned, uncovered, created...
I have known Jennifer Dallas since our time in school together... I remember dancing in Jen's first choreographic work in school (walking slowly across a stage with a balloon and string in my hand) so it was a pleasure to continue along the cycle of our artistic work. She is a fantastic choreographer and a gifted performer in so many ways. Her patience, her calm, her devotion and respect to the images... it was wonderful to "get to know" her in this capacity - as a co-conspirator in interpretation and performance.
And Tedd is quite frankly a genius - a rare gift to dance, art, and humanity. So generous in sharing his expertise, his home, and his infinite wisdom. I've danced for Tedd a few years ago and I'm so happy to return. I could easily and happily get lost in his choreographic world of images again and again.
The work is challenging, very specific in its physical intention, with tons of room for interpretation. Images flow through my performance with abundance and clarity. My eyes are sore (is that even possible?) and my big toes now know the meaning of 'flexion'.
What else to say about the two weeks at Centre Q?
Let's see... Kubrick lessons, Stella, wine, allergies... or not, Charlotte's web every night, Charles, meal chants ... and dishes, dishes, dishes. And the dinner time chats - talking about life and art and the future. Taking the time to ask, "who am I?" and, "what am I doing, and why?"... everyone should be so lucky - to confront yourself in the mirror and realize that you are doing what you were meant to do and that everything is going to be alright... - MC
This new duet by Tedd Robinson will premier as part of our September production Stages, September 18-22, 2013 at the Winchester Street Theatre, Toronto.
