More Aerial Fun

I have started rehearsing for another aerial dance performance. The shows will be in late January and possibly early February. Our portion of the show is about one third of the whole.


Group reviews the rigging

Last night we set up an array of aparatus to explore an idea. It was unlike anything most of us had ever done before, at least since age 8 or so! Everyone had ample opportunity to explore the rig, singly and occassionally in pairs or trios. We simply explored what it was like to move on each element, and to move between them.

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Amy

It was definitely an assortment of apparatus that rewarded strength, both arm and core.


Jeff

Brute strength was not required, but it certainly did not hurt. Where strength was not primary, fluid motion and experience filled in nicely.


Anita


Ilana


Megan

All of us agreed at the end of the evening that we had found amazing new ways to acquire bruises and sore muscles! I had been feeling pretty run down when I arrived at rehearsal, but the sheer enjoyment of playing in the air with these amazing people had me feeling better in no time.

Our efforts were lightly directed, fostered, and joined by the owner of the Mazomanie Movement Arts Center where we rehearse. Here she is, Mars:


Fearless Leader, Mars

The opportunity to work with such collaborative and supportive dancers is a real treat. I savor each moment of it, and hope that with these few photographs I can share some of the experience.


Supportive Feet

There are more rehearsal photos HERE, at my Flickr site.