Choreographic Process
Horizontal Leadership
Horizontal leadership is a pedagogical idea that establishes a collaborative structure in a dynamic rehearsal process. Building a progressive and synergetic relationship between me and the dancers during the creative process means that the communal space in which we created a bond, felt safe to vocalize adaptations, concerns and disagreements in a professional and conducive manner drove the creation and productivity.
Photo of Breana Robertson and Olivia Giron in Configure choreographed and photographed by Jordan Fuchs.
Emergent World Building
I describe emergent world building as designing the space. There is little to no pre-planning; allowing the world to emerge means no preconceived notions about where the dance is set, what it is about, or what I want the audience to take away from the performance. World building isn’t about the gestured movement that is happening in the space but how the bodies relate to the space. I explore the complexity of world building through relational movement interactions, revealing emergent spatial contexts, meanings, and connections.
Photo of Breana Robertson and Olivia Giron in Constellations of Longing choreographed by Sarah Gamblin and photographed by Jesse Scroggins.