This year, Sarah is making the most of our social isolation and producing a virtual version of the concert.
JCWK Dance Lab is participating! I'll be sharing space with Laura Baehr and Sarena Kabakoff.
Other artists include:
L'Ana Burton
Clare Byrne
Sarah Carlson
Megan Flynn
Amy Larimer
Sharon Mansur
Julia & Daniel Mayo
Jessica Mitcham
Alex Pobiedzinski
Join us on Facebook for a live watch party on Saturday, May 9th at 7pm, EST.
Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers would have opened their 2020 Home Season today, but because of Covid19, their work, like the rest of the world, has been shuttered.
But not silenced.
We need art, movement, connection and dance more than ever.
KYL/D is sharing their 2017 performance of Santuario online today only.
This performance is very special to me because we began the process shortly after and in response to the Pulse nightclub shooting. I became pregnant during the process and performed 7 months pregnant.
There are so many layers to this performance. Please take a moment today to watch: KYL/D's Santuario
A million thanks to the organizations and individuals who are offering their gifts and talents to the virtual world during these times.
In dance there are a range of opportunities for folks to take class from their isolated locations. These platforms are just a few of the many that are offering a range of dancing opportunities - from Ballet to Bollywood and House to Horton techniques:
Paul Fejko (dear friend and collaborator) is hosting virtual concerts from Andre's Acoustique Cafe. Follow Paul on Facebook or check them out on your own time here.
The Boscov's Berks Jazz Fest in conjunction with the Berks Arts Council has postponed their live 30th anniversary Festival, but they're going virtual! Check out their virtual concerts here.
But I also believe that there is much for which to be grateful. Even when we are immediately (or for the foreseeable future) struggling.
In the moments when I'm down, I've begun a practice. I state the things for which I'm grieving, mourning, and fear.
Having acknowledged them, I can also state things for which I'm grateful, even if they're in the past.
For example, I'm grieving a chance to explore my creative process with other dancers in the studio. But, I'm grateful that we re-scheduled HOMEbody for February.
I'm grieving physical interaction with folks who have been mentoring me this year. I'm grateful for online practices just as email and Zoom.
Friends, the Covid-19 excitement is presenting challenges for us all. Please stay safe. Please take all precautions recommended by the CDC (or your respective governments if you're reading this outside of the US).
In the meantime, as we're spending more time in one spot, this is an opportunity to be creative!
We'll be developing new habits in the coming days. Let's make them fun!
So... here's my #Covid19CreativeChallenge #Covid19Dance! (Post to social media or just send it out to the Universe. I feel your energy!)
The song "Happy Birthday" is about 4 counts of 8 in 4/4 time. (12345678. 12345678. 12345678. 12345678.) 4/4 time can be described as "walking time;" so, image counting to 8 as you take steps in your natural pace.
Singing "Happy Birthday" twice is the recommended time for washing hands during this time (and probably anytime).
So...
Create a dance that can be done WHILE YOU WASH YOUR HANDS that is 8 counts of 8.
Post it here in the comments or where ever you post with the tags: #covid19dance #danceeverywhere #getcreative #jcwkdancelab
Paul Fejko has created a special version of "Happy Birthday" to get you started:
