somanaut dance: March 2011

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Upcoming Shows and The Melting Point of Feathers video

This is long overdue, but the video of "the melting point of feathers" has finally been posted to youtube!

Unfortunately, the video was not from a night where we had a perfect run, but the dancers performed beautifully, and I am so proud.

We are keeping our fingers crossed to perform sections in some upcoming festivals!

In the meanwhile, you can see the scheduled Somanaut Dance performances coming up:

- "The Uncertainty Perception" (working title) will be performed as part of ENDINGS at Conwell Theatre, Temple University, Philadelphia - May 6th, 7:30pm. FREE!

- "Catastrophe Theory Series IV and III" will be performed as part of INHale Series at CHI Movement Arts Center in South Philadelphia May 13th, 7:30pm. for tickets, click here.

somanaut dance

Somanaut Dance is where I house my somatic movement dance education and choreographic explorations. For me, the two are inextricably linked processes, which grow from the same soil.

Somatic Movement Dance Education:
Somanaut dance is a place to explore the intersection between embodied somatic movement and dance. I am dedicated to free and innovative exploration of the living body through meditative and creative deep, internal listening and movement, and strive to create a sense of greater awareness, spaciousness, support, and positive well-being through our movement practices.

Choreographic Pursuits:
I create intellectual, contemporary work that is process-driven and somatically-informed. Through the use of democratic approaches and collaborative co-creation, I honor many bodies and many voices. I begin my process with dialogues which balance brain and body, thought and felt explorations, intellectual processes and lived experiences. My dance works feature relational collages which expand in thoughtful, open, and contemplative ways. Within the conceptual frameworks of my movement, I offer interrelational spaces for regaining play, wellness, and moments of support. I urge my audiences to think and feel simultaneously. I relish asking the juicy questions—zealously embodying the inquisition and kinaesthetically problem-solving— whether answers exist or not.