We began this final session (prior to the outdoor performance/walk) considering space. No contact. In awareness of inner and outer space. It was a response to the immense heat of the day, and also the density of Friday’s work. An opportunity to tune into the space between and within bodies.
It provided a kind of luxurious way into the dancing. And a lightness so different from sessions that were progressions from contact (or bodywork).
Afterwards, we talked. Last chance to touch base as a group in the studio.
Kirstie felt that the women in the group were able to work more deeply b/c of not worrying about taking weight. More free perhaps.
The lack of contact shifted the habitual. Also, not being led by anyone at the beginning “increased our responsibility to tune, to sensitise” (Kirstie’s words).
CC asked about types of space - internal/external - and defintions. Kirsite responded by describing “images of space as inspiration for ‘finding’ something” … to “go very deeply into your imagination”
Kirstie reminded us of the need to allow for different ways in to the work, and of the need “to honour that”.
Vidal used the term “responsible anarchy” - in describing the room, and (I think) the potential political nature of the work.
Kirstie: “don’t put demands” … “instead, allow to respond, to grow, to develop”
Marika: described the “very permeable space” – easy to enter and leave.
We talked about doing a set of “just marking it” (a personal fave of mine) – and letting the improv take form from that.
KS: “the way we enter into these things is critical”
This is my last post for the work at Syros. Much to reflect on, but I need to get on with next project. It will be interesting to see how the traces of Syros remain with me in this solo project….
