HORROR!!!

'Horror' by Tai Shani, embodied by Judith Jarvis

Entrails....and reminiscent of a Pink Floyd video.  I was playing the character 'Horror' last Friday at the Arnolfini, Bristol.

This is the work of Tai Shani, a London-based artist.

Mary And Friends: Tanzhaus NRW, Düsseldorf

Music and dance by Helen Roberts.

Gustav Mahler's "Ich atmet' einen linden Duft..."

Made in the nick of time.  A film piece for everyone at

 "Mary & Friends", that's Mary Fulkerson, by the way.  
Tanzhaus NRW, Düsseldorf: 26-27 August 2012.

...And perhaps you'd like to see it too?

NEW: REFLEXOLOGY & DANCE - A CONNECTION?

Reflexology & Dance - can they be integrated?

To find out more, I'll be working with reflexologists in the coming weeks, 

learning how best to combine practical reflexology with dance training.  

Resulting, maybe, in a fusion of complementary therapy and art form...

I'm hoping this will lead to workshops! And please, if you're a reflexologist

with an interest in dance practice do get in touch: judith at gyroscopic.org

Many thanks to: Maya Lipsker http://www.theinstrument.org 

 Also Mandy Collard and Anette Poths http://www.anettepoths.co.uk 

Improv Eye #3

Ken: The Circle Maker

From a review at Theatre Bristol:

 "Experience the rich traditions of Circle Dance from around the world. 

Participate in everything from Eastern European, Klezmer, Celtic & Gypsy 

music and dances learned together. Bring a partner or come along solo -

 beginners especially welcome." 

Improv Eye #2

Dance class ambience to music by Zoe Rahmen,

conveyed via the stunning floor in the main studio,

Bristol Dance Centre. BS8 1DX. UK

 

And Now For Something New...ENTIRELY New...

Improv Eye #1

Helen Improvisaton: Proprioception And Technique

How To Dance With Fire 7 - Putting It All Together

Putting it all together: How To Dance With Fire - Dialogue 1

Latest News: 

See us live on 14th December at Hooper House, Stokes Croft. 

From 8pm.  Please email Judith at gyroscopic.org for information. 

How To Dance With Fire 6

The Video:
David accesses his inner clown via face-paint and fire.  
His wonderful studio provides a great setting.

How To Dance With Fire 5

Alter ego exploration with intense flame; David Stevens at the HTDWF laboratory

HTDWF emerges from the twilight of research and development.  Yesterday, in the 
laboratory, we conjured up bright, fickle, flames of the soul and the alter ego...and then 
considered the endurance of the artist's spirit, burning through the long, dark nights. 


Footage, for the filmed part of the project (see post #4), is currently at the rough edit
stage.  And, as the above frame shows, it's black and white and influenced by old movies....


Fire-sticks at the ready, we're dancing!

Night Vigil - the artist's spirit lives

How To Dance With Fire 4

Tristan explores his alter ego - "Dancing With Fire"...

Tristan demonstrates a "little dance" with a candle night light.
Also a "big dance", using fire sticks; a pre-filmed, projected, movie that 
represents the 'think bubble', of his fertile imagination.  Thank you, Tristan,
for sharing your aspirations and alter ego - we do appreciate your work.  

Soon we'll train some other performers to fill Tristan's shoes so that we can
realise this exciting new performance project.  Please watch this space!