I began my day at the studio, and came to find myself creating a bit of phrase work in a comfortable, electric head-space, that made me feel satisfied. I am hoping that I am finally out of my funk. Only the coming days will tell...
At the River Run Film festival headquarters, the staff is absolutely buzzing with the quick-approaching celebrations. I myself, am looking forward to enjoying a few of the films and events planned for this year's expanded festival.
Filling in for a second day at the NC School of the Arts for my friend, Rachel, I think on what a luxury live music is in the dance studio. I rarely have the opportunity to teach or rehearse to live music anymore, and these past few days have reminded me of how much I miss it. Jefferson, the piano player, did for us the most lovely mixture of rich chords and rhythmic play. He also played hand drum for us, which really got the kids moving! This was the first time I have ever used live music in a creative movement class, and it made for such a wonderful addition to the experiences of the games we played. Jefferson changed mood and dynamic at just the right times, so as to encourage the children in the class to use their bodies differently and engage with the music in new ways. I love that. How little these children realize how lucky they are! I only hope they will grow up and remember what an impact the music has had on their dance experience. I hope also, that they will have an equal amount of respect for dance and music, and an understanding of how they inform each other.
~Cara
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