Body Space Image

Here is an image I find particularly influential when moving with the idea that the arms begin at the shoulder blades, and can move almost like wings.

  

‘The back is wide

Let the ribs open like wings from the spine

See the ribs are arms

Into which you can rest’

Tufnell, M., Crickmay, C.(1990) Body Space Image. Hampshire: Dance Books Ltd.

Skinner releasing technique reflection

After today’s Skinner releasing technique class I left feeling uplifted, relaxed, and aware of the whole of my body. There was a focus on suppleness, and shifting weight around the body, which then lead me to a smooth and fluid improvisation.

Reflections...

‘Our bodies are the reflections of our lives: sitting, walking, standing, we absorb the impact of each day. Each thought and sensation makes changes in the body.’ (Tufnell, Crickmay 1990).

Tufnell, M., Crickmay, C.(1990) Body Space Image. Hampshire: Dance Books Ltd.

New discoveries within Skinner Release Technique..

• Weighted
• Leaning
• Gravity
• valancing
• Travelling
• Relaxing
• Partner graphics
• Skull strings
• Softening
• Melting
• Tissues spreading
• Suppleness

‘Skinner releasing technique is the pioneering approach to dancing that has evolved from the simple principle that when we are letting go of habitual holding patterns we can move more freely, articulately and powerfully.’ (Sadler’s wells 2010)

Sadler’s Wells (2010) what is Skinner releasing technique [online] available from <http://londondance.com/articles/features/what-is-skinner-releasing-technique/>

Underscore

Last week we performed an underscore during one of our classes. We improvised while being fed constant information creating multiple layers within our moving. Such as images to focus on, movement qualities to use, and anatomical explorations within our own body.
I particularly enjoyed the underscore when we could introduce contact and discover the attractions and retractions to others movers, and allow our movement to be influenced by this. I find that looking at others can influence the group dynamic and therefore the way I want to move.
I found contact with the back wall, allowing things to happen not necessarily go to them.

'grazing'
'kinaspheres'    

lady herbert garden workshop

Lea, a third year student, took one of our improvisation sessions which took part in the Lady Herbert Gardens. We were asked to go to 5 places which we were particularly attracted to in the garden, and then create 2 gestures persnal to us and repeat them in these chosen places.

I discovered that my gestures differed slightly depending on which place I was in, therefore suggesting that use of surroundings/space can have an impact on movement.

The dfferent textures, colours, sights, sounds, and smells changed my mood and expression, and therefore creating small changes within my movement. In particular I found my movements became either smaller and more detailed, or larger and more expressive depending in the differents areas on the sight.