March is almost here and that means the Vancouver Salsa Congress is just a few days away! Close to home and always great dancers. The organizers have done a great job in developing the "mysterious" theme and catering it to an international audience of dance lovers. Looking forward to the Palladium night! (on2 baby!)
As for this past weekend, the last show I attended was BQ Dance Theater's show of "Nincompoopania".
Choreographer Carla Baragan's Ecuadorian aesthetic influence of mystic tales and imaginary folkoric characters never fails to dissappoint in her creative productions. What at first sight seems to be a world of alien encounters, slowly transforms into a children's world of play, discovery and competing wills. In watching these creative movers communicate without words and only detailed physicality, I couldn't help think about the way we all struggle to communicate thoughts, emotions and passions through the limiting use of words. At least for me there is always the sentiment that words are never enough, so at times I decide to not speak, or at other times over-speak. Perhaps this is why when you're dancing,solo or partnered, you find yourself smiling, as if something from your inner and your outer being just connected with music and dance. Some may call it movement therapy, however, this point of view carries with it an assumption that something is wrong. Expression is key, period, and physical expression is usually the most liberating if not reflective of our inner essence.
Thank you to those who volunteered your help with the Arts Education Forum held at Seattle University--some first steps to starting the dialog with all communities regarding what you think should be included in Public School Arts Education. Stay tuned for more!
Winter Salsa & Bachata WEST SEATTLE
Amidst the way of the world, it is great to have a home for dance and movement at Viva Arts! Visit our DANCE STUDIO home of dance, art and amazing diverse instructors building community. This Winter season is for motivational groove and musical flow as you practice dancing Salsa on2 and Bachata, two of our most favorite rhythms. Where to start? Try a beginner booster series Mondays at 7pm or jump into an intermediate class if you already have Salsa dance experience. We dance Salsa on2/New York style mambo. Into the New Year, our Wednesday night 8pm class will include Salsa on2 and Bachata for comfortable dancers. Enjoy the level II class that is open to all duets and singles. Consistent attendance recommended as all classes are progressive. DROP IN FOR THE LAST COUPLE WEEKS OF CLASSES IN DECEMBER, $20/ dancer. Be ready for a dancing NEW YEAR by training now. MONDAYS at Viva Arts - drop in December 7pm Beginner Salsa on2 & Bachata - Dec 4th & 11th 8pm Level II Salsa on2-