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The Sleeping Giant

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This is a courtesy posting:

Choreographer Deborah Jackson returns to Ailey with her latest work about three issues: Power – Money – Policy. She presents dance staged as theater exploring the financial markets and foreign policy.  

Conceived, written, and staged by dancer/choreographer Deborah Jackson, The Sleeping Giant is an evening of dance in two acts performed by 4 dancers.  Using a sweeping score that traverses continents and centuries, the dancers move between classical lines to contemporary staging as they explore the financial trends that have brought down big players, bigger countries, and has touched the lives of all of us.  

Here are the details….if you happen to check it out, drop by 4dancers and let us know how it was!

THE AILEY CITIGROUP THEATER

TICKETS $20 / $10.00 for Students and Seniors

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 24 THROUGH SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

SHOW TIME 8:00 PM

Tickets available online at www.SmartTix.com or via phone (212-868-4444).

Pas de Trois: How Can Someone Get Into Watching Dance?

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For more about Pas de Trois (dancing3.com) and how this post came to be, please check out the site and read about our effort–we’re hoping to get a lot of conversations started over there!

Today it’s my turn to give an opinion about how someone can get into watching dance.

I think it’s important to see a live performance if possible. Something about seeing dance in person is so much more powerful. I’ve gone to shows that have showcased dance styles I don’t even particularly like and enjoyed it because I could feel the energy radiating from the stage. It’s magic.

If that isn’t a possibility (I would say though for most people it is!), then video is the next best thing. It can help to select something you think you might enjoy. For example, if ballet bores you to tears, you probably aren’t going to go crazy with joy watching a video of Swan Lake. TenduTV has a channel on YouTube that offers a variety of videos you can choose from.

Learning a bit about dance can also be helpful. For example, you may enjoy the ballet Giselle more if you have an idea of the storyline before you go. Check out Henrik’s fun take on some of the main ballets on Tights and Tiaras–he tells the stories well! There are also some at BalletMet Columbus that offer great overviews.

Going with someone else can also be a great way to get into the performance. Much like seeing a movie and talking about it afterwards, there is a reward in sharing the experience.

What do you think? Add your answer to our latest question on Pas de Trois–we’d love to hear your voice!

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Coming Up On 4dancers…

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Just a quick post to let readers know that I’ve got some great content in store for you over the next few weeks…check back to find things such as:

  • An interview with Susan Jaffe
  • An interview with Risa Kaplowitz
  • A book review
  • Teaching tips, and more!

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Taking A Break

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Not too long ago, contributor Lucy Riner talked about the value of taking a sabbatical. She used the time to the fullest–dancing and creating new partnerships, as well as other things. But today I’d like to talk about the value of just taking a break from it all. Taking a vacation.

I’m writing this because I am about to go on break from the world for a week. No work (with the exception of checking in to make sure my posts go up on time), no deadlines–no obligations. I plan on taking walks in the woods, snapping photos of birds and other wildlife and catching up with good friends. By the time you read this, I’ll be on my way back. And I’m sure I’ll be feeling terrific.

Sometimes clearing your mind can be the best thing for your creative juices. A change of scenery also works wonders. I would be willing to bet that upon my return I’ll be super productive, as well as feeling rested. That’s usually how it goes.

Ask yourself when the last time you took a break was. If you have to think to hard about this question…turn off your computer…and head out somewhere for the day. Play hookie. Once in a while it really is a good thing.

10 Question Mania…And Vacation

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Just a short post to announce something unusual…

This week I am going to be running a series of 10 Questions With… posts as I prepare to go on vacation for a week…

Tune in for more on the International Ballet Competition, an interview with Dr. William Hamilton and dancer Matthew Donnell…

Hope you enjoy!

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