Wednesday, May 11, 2011

He is what dance is today

William Forsythe has been such a pleasure to research and discover! I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to dive into his world. As a dancer and choreographer I have been truly touched. His views and systems on improvisation and how the body can react and relate to space have inspired me greatly. He is such a huge part of today’s dance scene, and what dance is today. He is current, and it is vital for us (dancer’s and people apart of the dance world) to witness and learn from this great innovator. He is what’s happening in today’s dance, and what the future of dance looks like. Either through his technique, views of movement, tools, or through his imagination and choreography we can all learn or be inspired by this great and important mover. He is a true artist, exploring many genres of artistic expression including his great installation pieces. I’m so thrilled to have had to study and research Forsythe, and am even more excited to see him and what comes from him in the future.