Title: Grav•i•tational
Location: PAC Lobby
Music: Torn (Redux) by Nathan Lanier & 4 Butterflies: Butterfly No. 4 by Morton Subotnick (the music in the video is a very rough draft of the music I'll be using. I'm still working on mixing it).
Costumes: Black Socks, Black Joggers, and Black Crop tops
Cast: Dajia Francois (soloist)
Rosalin Batista
Aicha Konate
Gabriella Smith
Kaylee Ortiz
Link:
Music is strong. Nicely done!
1.) There are some movements that I have seen in recent works. The first is at 11 sec. - vary the pantomimic pull. The second is at 27 sec. - vary the rounded arm gestures.
2.) Keep in mind the floor work and touching the floor via Covid protocol. It would be best for it to be adjusted. Try doing the same or similar movements without touching the floor, for example. Or, wear gloves??? I am also concerned with movement when dancers' faces are really close to the floor.
3.) Wondering if there is more to the piece? It feels like it needs a rounding up and an ending resolution.
4.) Spend some time really cleaning the work, including ins and outs of dancers if that will be filmed. Also, take some time to explain your intention to your dancers, so everyone is on the same page - idea-wise and energy-wise.
5.) Overhead shots could be nice, showing the PAC Lobby carpet. May I also suggest using the PAC Lobby artwork for background.