This was how things looked this morning. I realized that yes, it would be getting cold. Yes, that a project of planting and the elements must also include the necessary period of quiet, rest and preparation that the cold brings. Yes, dancing outside may become increasingly challenging if I do not hurry up.All of these thoughts came before I arrived to teach the 3rd Ahwisgvsgo'i event: the Fall Workshop. Participating were master dancer & teacher Anjali Tata-Hudson and 5 of her talented dancers. We worked with the new music and possible choreography for Ode to the Sun II . Here is what I observed/learned/concluded:
1. Sharp, random hand movements done by many people at the same time look really cool. Almost like a flurry of rain drops
2. I would really like this portion of the project to be done in a large space.
3. I am leaning towards Ode to the Sun II being done either as a solo video piece or with a large (over 20) group of people outside...or both.
4. Will the spoken poem be reincorporated? How?