Tuesday rehearsal for The Bridge Dance Project

I believe that movement starts from within. There should be an internal rhythm coerced by music into a manifestation. The thought process should simply depict “being one with the music and movement.” I struggle sometimes, trying to accurately describe what I am looking for when a person reproduces my movement. There is an inner beat that guides me, I focus more on instinct, and do not rely on the formation of actual counts. I am excited to work with dancers and artists who are not afraid to abandon the usual "western" way of looking at dance.

Today I will have the pleasure of working with Yves, a member of The Bridge Dance Project. We will be in the studio working on a dance for camera work titled "awaken". When I choreograph, I try to blend the specific qualities I’ve noticed in a dancer, with my style, and the theme of the piece. Lately, I have been obsessed with burying the past, and I’ve always wondered what that would look like from the perspective of different people. The way I deal with the past is to let it rest in dance, acknowledging the associated feelings and emotions without questioning their validity, and letting them rest where they need to be left. The only way I feel this can be done, is by forgiveness of others and forgiveness of self.

So, for the beginning of “awaken”, Yves will be shot buried in red clay, on location, at Garden of the Gods. The movie will open with a wide shot of a bare landscape with only rocks showing in the distance. It will then pan to a close shot of the ground which will appear to be moving. Yves will be under the soil seemingly invisible until a close-up of her opening her dirt covered eyes. Most of the camera work will be upside down, meaning the camera will be shot aiming down on her. She will do a series of floor work based movements, eventually working her way to standing, then flicking the dust and dirt around sporadically. Because of her belly dance training, Yves is extraordinary at turns, so there will be a host of turns and tumbles. At the conclusion of the piece Yves will bolt off camera. I want the end to be abrupt allowing for an eventual continuation of the story. Who knows, Yves may re-appear in this ongoing quest for forgiveness.

The Bridge Project Destiny Harris

Pictures

The Bridge Dance project preview solo by Destiny Harris entitled Juxstaposition

Destiny Harris Bio

Destiny Harris began her dance training at a small studio in Denver, Colorado. She went on to land a spot in Denver School of The Arts. From 6th grade on she performed in at least 2 professional shows a year. She was blessed to have teachers Micheal Obanion and Alisha Karzewski instruct her in Modern,Ballet,Improve and a host of other dance forms. They helped her develop strong technique and an artistic voice for that she is thankful. Her greatest achievement so far has been performing “Steps in The Street” 1936 choreographed by Martha Graham restaged by Mellissa MCcorkle. In 2008 she completed a student led Senior production in which she performed a solo piece and choreographed a group piece. The show drew over 400 audience members on each of the 3 nights. In 2009 she was awarded a solo in ORU's spring concert. In the summer of 2009 she choreographed a group piece for the first annual Exchange Choreography Festival in Tulsa Oklahoma. Destiny would like to pursue her masters in choreography and is working as a guest choreographer for Our Community Dance Company. She has been accepted to Stephens college in Columbia ,MO for the spring of 2011

The Bridge Dance Project 1st Anual Auditions

Artist to Artist

Dancer to Dancer

Artistic Director Destiny Harris

Audition Saturday June 5^th 2010 at

Pikes Peak Community College downtown studio campus S101

2-4pm

The Bridge Dance Project’s mission is to bring a variety of local college level and professional artists together to produce a collaborative artistic experience. TBDP is primarily focused on dance but feels a dance performance should not exclude other art forms. TBDP would like to bridge the gap between dancers and artists by working together to build a unique performance group. The Bridge Dance Project is a traveling company with 3 full time members and works primarily with local artists in a particular community, focusing on having as many art forms as possible included in each performance. TBDP is looking for local artists to be part of its first Colorado Springs show, which will take place July 28,29 2010 at Pikes Peak Community College.

TBDP is looking for:

2 dancers

Duties: Available for 1-2 weekly rehearsals, dress rehearsal and performance dates. MUST PREPARE A 45 SECOND SOLO. Proficient modern and ballet training. A background in theatre is preferred but not mandatory.

1 Visual and set design artist

Duties: Collaborates with dancers to create stage sets. Visual artist May have opportunity for work to be shown at intermission.

1 Creative writing artist

Duties: Collaborates with dancers to incorporate text throughout the performance.

1 Video cinema artist

Duties: Collaborates with dancers to integrate camera work. Video cinema artist will have the opportunity for work to be shown in a variety of venues.

Audition date for dancers is Saturday June 5^th, 2-4 pm at Pikes Peak Community College’s downtown studio campus, in S101 dance studio. Reserving your spot is mandatory! Send an email to thebridgedanceproject@gmail.com with your name and number to confirm your attendance at the audition.

Visual arts/set design, creative writing, and video cinema artists must set up a time for private auditions. Please be prepared with bio, headshot, portfolio or reel. Send an email with available dates to thebridgedanceproject@gmail.com.

Compensation to be discussed