Guggenheim Museum: Works & Process Feb 1 & 2 at 7:30pm.
I really like these events. Every time I visit, I feel close to the artists.
Yesterday’s program was
“VISIONS and VOICES: Altria/ABT Women’s Choreography Project”
ABT II’s director, Wes Chapman was the moderator.
There are two parts to this project:
One is to have women choreographers choreograph on the studio company, the other is mentoring for ABT women dancers to discover and learn how to choreograph. My partner, Stephen Pier is the mentor/director for this part of the project. Yesterday (and today at 7:30pm) they showed what they had learned.
The other part had ABT II dancers dancing Aszure Barton’s Barbara. Aszure was there for discussion afterward as well.
It was very exciting! I will visit again tonight and write more about it.
Nicole
Miki-
I saw you dance last night in Anchorage. You were breathtaking, particularly in Steps in the Street. Thank you so much for coming all the way to Alaska to give us that gift.
I’ve always loved Martha Graham in theory, but I’d never had the pleasure of seeing the movement live until last night. It was everything I hoped it would be and more. I’d heard and read many wonderful things about Appalachian Spring, but seeing it was a completely different experience.
I’m far from a trained dancer, but I do love movement and music, and seeing the precision of your movement, the fluidity of your musicality, was inspiring and a treat. The entire company was impressive, all athletic artists or artistic athletes. Thanks again for coming.
-Nicole
Feb 08, 2009 @ 19:13