matrix and motion
I am always inspired by dance, and on so many levels.
Last night, I went to see a dance concert called Identity Matrix: works and reworks, Put on by Wayne Smith. It was wonderful. It had depth and brought in many elements to create a beautiful experience. I found myself smiling a lot, and feeling alive in my heart, ready to express my process, with renewed energy and insights.
Like most artists, Wayne seems to be linking together elements of his life, and the experiences that he has gathered through the years, to express and reflect what is going on.
The best way I can describe the work, is that it is loosely structured improvisation. There is an idea to convey within every piece, and movement flows from the idea, each time the piece starts, rather than having set choreography. This makes every performance different, which can actually allow the whole performance process go through an evolution, form show to show, in a way that in a way that a traditional approach cant, and while the pieces were improv, concepts and execution were very well thought out.
There is a huge element of letting go and non attachment here, something I am learning about inch by inch.
Another thing I loved about the show, was that there was an involvement with the audience. The interaction gave a nice feeling of connection. There was an opportunity after the show for questions that members of the audience could ask the dancers. This level of connection, makes everyone feel a part of the process.
Aside from all that, the movement was very beautiful, and there was a tremendous amount of skill and presence within the dancers. The music, the video, and the spoken word (and some singing) that was part of the show, were great too.
I am definitely going to set and intention to bring some of this energy into my daily life, as well as into my art and my yoga practice. I also plan to continue enjoying all the creativity that is out there.