I kicked off the beginning of my fellowship supported by CO3 Dance Company & STRUT Dance last Friday. I gave 5 insane Perth Performers information packs on the Monday with instructions and tasks for them to complete. They were called on Friday two hours before show time where we warmed up, set up the space and grooved to some 80s tracks.
Summary given to Performers Prior to engagement:
With openness, intuition and courage, I ask dancers to take part in this site-specific Jane Fonda workout with a contemporary dance flare. To embody a character of your choosing, and not limited to, respond to those around you, and let inner thoughts/feelings come out in physical provocative ways. Maintain the space as a performance space, thinking about what everyone else is doing, classic improv structure vibes. You are required to remember your instructions presented below and to either follow them to a T or oppose them with everything you’ve got.