recital, release-based technique

Kathleen Hermesdorf of Motion Lab's class. Student recital, Rhythm & Motion, May 2002.

Partly scored, partly choreographed, and tons of fun. We were very lucky that Kathleen Hermesdorf taught a beginning class. The technique is based on fully releasing weight into the floor (really exploring nuances of gravity rather than constantly resisting it). Falling is a hell of a lot of fun and I like how athletically demanding it is (I could barely keep up). I also like how much Kathleen's choreography makes use of momentum.

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[dylade]

Impressive work. Really good!

[00FK00]

Thanks very much!

[windblownworld]

this is a beginner's class?? NO WAY! you guys are really good. and i loovvee the music accompaniment as well. i'm just wondering, is this a graduating piece from a dance school, or product of a workshop or smth put up from leisure evening classes?

[00FK00]

Thanks so much. This was an evening class for adults at a community dance center. Many of us (including me) were beginners. However, there were also many people who were really advanced. Our instructor, who is a professional choreographer and touring performer, did a great job of conducting a class for such a mix.

Thanks for your comment!

[spatulapirate]

This is amazing - and this is from a beginning workshop? I don't believe it!

It's nice to see the old R&M building - I miss it all the time. ODC just doesn't have the same charm.

[00FK00]

Thank you. Yeah, I miss R&M, too. It actually burned down last December, which is sad. I agree that the older buildings have more charm. Plus, they're more difficult to replace. Can't build an old building. :-)

[00FK00]

Thanks, I really like Kathleen Hermesdorf's work. She uses so much momentum and there are so many changes in direction and use of redirection of force.  Check out motion-lab. net !

[zhemlja]

mee too, i kind of drifted from my space and time while watching - it was really good :)

[00FK00]

Thanks so much! :-)

[sharonphillips]

This was nice. I really enjoyed this work.

Sharon