Below is one of my observations for dance analysis in a non-dance activity. I tried to focus on observing demonstration through analysis in the sport of tennis. I felt like the cross lateral use of the body while swinging was a big reoccurring factor in the sport. The themes of body space, effort and theory… Continue reading Dance Analysis for Non-dance Activity

For our Global dance project, I had the opportunity to work with a friend and classmate, Sarah Barile to interview an Osu alumni; Ashley Thorndike-Youssef. Mrs. Thorndike-Youssef starting dancing at 16, and really wanted to be a performer, but after time she felt like she started too late and was too old to be a ballerina.… Continue reading global dance community

For my sister Kristina’s MFA project, I had the opportunity to be one of the dancers in her piece.  We were very grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the TedX talk here at The Ohio State University. Below is footage from the project and our performance!

Initially, when we were shown in class examples of documentaries, I was very inspired. Although excited for the project, I had no idea who I should document. A list of people with very inspiring jobs came to mind, but they all either had moved away or were too busy to have time to be interviewed.… Continue reading creating my documentary

An Italian dance company called Danza Verticale Il Posto, shared a documentary about their form of dance. The film starts off with many one second clips of different shots like the windows, the harness, the walls, jumping off walls, and architecture. I noticed that the inclusion of sound in the clips brings the audience in… Continue reading response to vertical dance film documentary

Initially, after hearing we had to create a dance film, I was extremely nervous. I had barely watched any dance films, and had no experience at all. During the process of creating my dance film, I found that there is definitely a lot more work you have to put in to get the desired outcome… Continue reading creating my own dance film

Going into the video, I did not have high expectations, however I was shocked at how beautiful and moving the piece was. Not only did the film maker choose strong dancers and artistic settings, but the dancers also told a story. As said in the description, Gravity of Center is about something that we all… Continue reading my response to a dance film

When we first heard that we were doing a project to take place in a public space, the first place that we thought of as a group was the rotunda staircase. The architecture really inspired our movement and the music composition. The high ceilings, the marble work, and the detailed geometric structures, inspired the angled, shaped… Continue reading moving space

During my work in a MFA’s project as a dancer, I experienced many new observations and creative outlets just by watching and participating. Watching the choreographer mold the piece and the dancers into whatever they want by methods of trial and error, experimentation, and just letting the dancers transform a concept into movement. In addition sometimes… Continue reading creative process