Time is a tricky
thing in our lives. It just flies by and does not wait for those who are late….
I am talking about myself :) It is already
December, so where is November gone so fast?
I think it is the best
time to reflect upon my November practice as a dancer.
As in previous review, I
will reflect on Experiential Anatomy classes as I find them useful in order to
understand my body. November was full of explorations as October, however, I have
faced some difficulties. Exploration of movement patterns has continued whilst
I was still stuck in one of the most complicated patterns for me which is
mouthing pattern. The biggest surprise arises in my mind when I keep reading
handouts given in class about infant’s development and I understand that all
these patterns were done when I was a child. So why is it so difficult to go
through them now when I am 21 years old?
Mouthing pattern
which is related to digestive system is one of the patterns which I would like
to explore more. Maybe then I will become familiar with it? It is one of the
most important patterns that have been used since I was a child: for searching food as well as vocal development. And now when I have used to it, it has never
made me think that it is something amazing and it can be a stimulus for
movement.
Studio practices have
helped to go into depth of each movement pattern individually. I am looking
forward to start term 2 in order to continue the research of my own body. One
idea just popped into my head: every human being more or less went through
similar movement patterns, however, have you ever realized how different we
are? The only common thing is that we have 2 arms, 2 legs and head. Nothing
else is identical. The way we walk, the way we sit, the way we execute
different movements…. The world is full of surprises!
