Challenge Update
March 9, 2010 · Posted by Dance Theater Workshop ·
Thoughts on koosil-ja/danceKUMIKO
March 8, 2010 · Posted by Dance Theater Workshop ·
“But Blocks of Continuality feels not only like a retread but several retreads run together–the geeky computerized command base set-up; the almost ritualistic “calibration” of equipment and NASA-like checking in and launching; the live movement determining what the techno-toys do, and vice versa.” - Eva Yaa Asantewaa, Infinite Body Blog READ MORE
“Once we enter the land of virtual bodies, I can feel both my desire to understand the interactive system’s rules and my engagement with the work as a performance wane substantially. I start thinking about Philip Auslander’s arguments about “Liveness.” What is the value of live performance in a world ...
koosil-ja’s Body, Image, and Algorithm
March 8, 2010 · Posted by Dancing Perfectly Free ·
Ava Heller, Elise Knudson, and Melissa Guerrero in koosil-ja’s Blocks of Continuality/Body, Image, and Algorithm, photo by Yi-Chun Wu
Dance Theater Workshop was transformed into a laboratory last Thursday evening for koosil-ja/danceKUMIKO’s Blocks of Continuality/Body, Image, and Algorithm. Multiple flat screens hung from the ceiling, a musician sat upstage, a weird-looking contraption with tubes was placed in the downstage right corner, and a line of computer programmers worked on laptops along the front of the stage. These were some of the necessary components for koosil-ja’s exploration of movement, digital media, and visible and invisible aspects of the body. Based on her ...
koosil-ja in modern times
March 5, 2010 · Posted by InfiniteBody ·
Gia Kourlas's New York Times review offers a comprehensive overview of Blocks of Continuality/Body, Image, and Algorithm, the new work presented by koosil-ja/danceKUMIKO at Dance Theater Workshop. I agree with Kourlas's assessment that koosil-ja's execution of an ambitious technological concept fails to cohere and that what virtue Blocks has lies in the fresh, exacting performances of three live, human performers--Melissa Guerrero, Ava Heller and Elise Hudson.
I felt so overwhelmed by the copious, heavy program notes that I tried to go back to my old Tere O'Connor experiment: sit there without taking notes, let the whole thing wash over me, and see what happens. After ...
koosil-ja in modern times
March 5, 2010 · Posted by InfiniteBody ·
Gia Kourlas's New York Times review offers a comprehensive overview of Blocks of Continuality/Body, Image, and Algorithm, the new work presented by koosil-ja/danceKUMIKO at Dance Theater Workshop. I agree with Kourlas's assessment that koosil-ja's execution of an ambitious technological concept fails to cohere and that what virtue Blocks has lies in the fresh, exacting performances of three live, human performers--Melissa Guerrero, Ava Heller and Elise Hudson.
I felt so overwhelmed by the copious, heavy program notes that I tried to go back to my old Tere O'Connor experiment: sit there without taking notes, let the whole thing wash over me, and see what happens. After ...
Thom Donovan on Kathy Westwater’s PARK
March 5, 2010 · Posted by Dance Theater Workshop ·
“Seeing PARK (still in progress) at Dance Theater Workshop’s 3rd floor studio on February 18, I was acutely aware from the start that I was witnessing bodies deforming themselves through movement techniques. These deformations occurred during Abby Block’s parts, whereby she would thrust and gyrate her pelvis violently with her back towards the audience. …” READ MORE
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Interview with Koosil-ja
March 5, 2010 · Posted by Dance Theater Workshop ·
Marlon Barrios-Solano and Koosil-ja talk about her work, process, and philosphies.
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Challenge Update
March 4, 2010 · Posted by Dance Theater Workshop ·
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Gia Kourlas on Blocks of Continuality/Body, Image, Algorithm
March 4, 2010 · Posted by Dance Theater Workshop ·
“Koosil-ja is most interested in how the approach, which she first experienced while working with the Wooster Group, removes as many references from the body as possible. From the outside the method desexualizes the body. In the final meditative solo Ms. Guerrero begins to mumble directions to herself like, “Leg to the front and side.” Eventually her body grows still, though there remains imperceptible movement. It’s as if beneath the surface of her skin, her muscles and tendons refuse to stop dancing.” - Gia Kourlas, New York Times
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Coffee and Conversation for Blocks of Continuality/Body, Image and Algorithm
March 4, 2010 · Posted by Dance Theater Workshop ·
A pre-show discussion of koosil-ja/danceKUMIKO’s Blocks of Continuality/Body, Image and Algorithm moderated by Geoff Matters.
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Moderator Bio:
Geoff Matters uses his own software “GDAM,” along with innovative homemade and repurposed physical controllers in live and interactive music performances, under his real name or the aliases “GeoffGDAM” and “Lance Blisters.” As a founder of “Share” forum, an open jam for audio and video artists, he helps provide a weekly opportunity to explore developments in live, collaborative, and experimental art, as well as a venue for performances by local and touring artists. As “Lance Blisters,” he performs LIVE Jungle, Breakcore, Punk ...
