This piece shows a beautiful blend of music and movement to create at times confusion, tension, fear, friendship and community. I loved it. The dancers do a wonderful job of communicating what I assume was a challenging concept for the choreographer. Great piece. :)
i saw the concert also and am very glad to have seen this video. these three 'sisters' become more interesting each time you watch them. sometimes it is a bit leggy, but then again that tends to be the nature of pointe shoes. beautiful work
It is great to see pointe shoes used in a way that benefits the aesthetic of the dance. I enjoyed the video very much, and the dynamics of the movement and use of space was great. I would like more delving into the extremes of the movement pace which seems to be happening just as the video fades. I look forward to seeing this piece live some day.
I saw this dance live and loved it, but somehow the choreography translates even better on film. I'm not much of a dance person, however I can definitely appreciate this modern spin on ballet. I also love that each dancer has her own style and the moves are constructed to be chaotically complementary when different and are executed seamlessly when in unison.
This choreography is seamless. The intention is leading the movement, giving it a beautiful flow. And I appreciate the change in dimensions. Awesome! Great choreographic effort!
The contrast of the black box surrounding filled with the haunting score to the virtuosity of the dancers as they execute simple steps chained together to create complex choreography creates a feeling of harmony and conflict simultaneously. What a beautiful outcome of the difficult talk of exploring mental health through movement. Bravo!!!
i love how the dancers interact (the handholding mirror dances called to mind imagined elegant, graceful sisters of humpty-dumpty). I also liked the contrast: even though the surroundings and colors are stark, the dance is teeming with life.
Generally I see pointe shoes and I run the other way -- however I was surprised and captivated by much of the piece. I kind of wish the clip came from later on (this is part of a longer work no?) I was really interested in what was about to happen next. To echo others, I too enjoyed the fluid movements mixed in with more sharp motions. I am very interested in subtle movements and could watch your dancer extend her fingers all day! Are those costumes Amanda Waal originals?!! They were AWESOME!!!
Just as the inspiration for this work, being mental health, can be misunderstood and fleeting - the haunting music and original choreography are all the more moving within the context of Wordsworth's lyrical chaos. Masterful!
Wonderful piece. I love the character of the dancers.
dancingmeghan 4 years ago
This piece shows a beautiful blend of music and movement to create at times confusion, tension, fear, friendship and community. I loved it. The dancers do a wonderful job of communicating what I assume was a challenging concept for the choreographer. Great piece. :)
jkjudy 4 years ago
i saw the concert also and am very glad to have seen this video. these three 'sisters' become more interesting each time you watch them. sometimes it is a bit leggy, but then again that tends to be the nature of pointe shoes. beautiful work
nyforest 4 years ago
It is great to see pointe shoes used in a way that benefits the aesthetic of the dance. I enjoyed the video very much, and the dynamics of the movement and use of space was great. I would like more delving into the extremes of the movement pace which seems to be happening just as the video fades. I look forward to seeing this piece live some day.
brandtwagner 4 years ago
I saw this dance live and loved it, but somehow the choreography translates even better on film. I'm not much of a dance person, however I can definitely appreciate this modern spin on ballet. I also love that each dancer has her own style and the moves are constructed to be chaotically complementary when different and are executed seamlessly when in unison.
brashlion 4 years ago
Captivating... wonderful interplay between the dancers.
webgirlnorth 4 years ago
This choreography is seamless. The intention is leading the movement, giving it a beautiful flow. And I appreciate the change in dimensions. Awesome! Great choreographic effort!
DeniseElizabethSmall 4 years ago
Evocative and unusual.
A standout among these entries.
lamiagreen 4 years ago
The contrast of the black box surrounding filled with the haunting score to the virtuosity of the dancers as they execute simple steps chained together to create complex choreography creates a feeling of harmony and conflict simultaneously. What a beautiful outcome of the difficult talk of exploring mental health through movement. Bravo!!!
chrizzywhizzy 4 years ago
i love how the dancers interact (the handholding mirror dances called to mind imagined elegant, graceful sisters of humpty-dumpty). I also liked the contrast: even though the surroundings and colors are stark, the dance is teeming with life.
sugarboots00 4 years ago
Generally I see pointe shoes and I run the other way -- however I was surprised and captivated by much of the piece. I kind of wish the clip came from later on (this is part of a longer work no?) I was really interested in what was about to happen next. To echo others, I too enjoyed the fluid movements mixed in with more sharp motions. I am very interested in subtle movements and could watch your dancer extend her fingers all day! Are those costumes Amanda Waal originals?!! They were AWESOME!!!
hamberella 4 years ago
AWESOME.
esandman05 4 years ago
I think the movement and music compliment each other. There are many juxtaposed feelings of discord and unison. Nice work.
julieherrmann 4 years ago
I like that each dancer has their own individual style even when movements become uniformed.
PaulFraleydotcom 4 years ago
So captivating. Great contrast of the physically graceful yet emotionally rigid. I was sad to see it end. I wanted more. Powerful ending.
aprillwinney 4 years ago
Beautiful. Aggresive stillness. I loved the fluidity mixed with the pops of tension. Lovely interaction.
learydrew 4 years ago
Just as the inspiration for this work, being mental health, can be misunderstood and fleeting - the haunting music and original choreography are all the more moving within the context of Wordsworth's lyrical chaos. Masterful!
cybenrich 4 years ago
I love both the abruptness and the fluidity of this piece. It communicates a sort of desperate compassion.
lorim242 4 years ago
excellent use of the dancers' extensions and lines and great use of timing!! its refreshing to see dancers move with such strength and fierceness!
apastides 4 years ago
An intriguing and imaginative work. It evokes the delicate mystery of damsel flies on a woodland pond. I love the costumes too.
The hand-slap is a violation to the other-worldliness of this magical piece.
ETINWA 4 years ago
i am pretty obsessed with the fourth position that the girl does in the very beginning. it is so lush and beautiful!!!!!!!!!
tinertoes 4 years ago
Some nice moments, and I love the costumes- but I don't understand the intention behind this piece.
nomeanswhatthe 4 years ago