There was a lot to explore this week. The yielding brought about such a wonderful connection for me with my original partner, Margaret. I really wanted to stay there to allow for smooth and seamless transitions of weight-sharing and pouring. It felt secure and allowed for me to find that trust in building a jumping off point and really sensing Margaret through her skin and through her micro-movements, rhythms, and breath.
When we began to add in all the other ideas yielding, pushing, reaching, pulling, following through, I found it interesting which elements seemed more naturalwith certain partners. It brought to mind about our habits and where we are comfortable being in the dance. Angie had said she really think she is a "yielder"-meaning she primarily enjoys yielding in the dance and going with the flow and action.
How do we, or do we , include all of these in a dance and how do we follow -through? How are we clear of our intentions and split-decision made choices in our dancing?
what do we say yes to and when do we say it-how loud do we say it
what do we say no to -even maybe-and how do we say it in our bodies-when are we hesitant or when or how are we certain of our response-?
I also brought up the idea of trajectories. I think it is important to know how our bodies can feed into movement though space and through an exchange in each other. i guess im interested in pathways too duh ( i think i might be doing a workshop in that-ha)I think this can allow a follow-through to be more effective and allow for juicier and more mindful dancing.
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it occurs to me that this business of yielding cannot be overlooked or overpracticed. if we agree to the idea that all beings are connected, i think it is good to revisit this connecting and merging as often as possible, in order to acknowledge the unspeakably infinite field in which we create and enjoy our individuality.
ReplyDeletethe intense cooperation that is needed in dancing together requires mutual understanding of this field.
the kind of playing/dancing that looks like fighting or conflict also requires this understanding. otherwise it really is conflict, and separation that leads to misunderstanding and confusion.
Yes.
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