I just got back to my apartment after watching some great performances by Dawn Kramer's SIM class, "Modern Dance Techniques". Some of those who performed tonight I've been in classes with. Watching it made me wish I danced more than I do. It was awesome to see them grow as performers. A couple of the pieces were based on the idea of restriction. One of them started off by the performer limply sliding across the floor towards a chair lit by a spotlight. There was a wooden 2x4 strapped around one of her legs and up her back. Her goal was to get up and sit on the chair but obviously she couldn't complete the task due to her restriction. I enjoyed the fact that the material that restricted her was the same as the material she desired. The performance was done well. It was long enough to build tension but not too drawn out. There's an incredible freedom that comes with moving the way some of these performers did tonight. It's really great when a performer has conviction. I'm not sure I used that word in the right way but I think you get what I'm saying. Matt Serpico's solo performance was also incredible. It's obvious his dancing in itself is like a huge spirit that fills the room. He's very bold with his movements. Anyway, I'm glad I was able to go and support my classmates.
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