Uncategorized | April 4, 2009
What does dance have to do with sculpture?
Margaret Wilson is talking about that this morning at arts symposium in Laramie. Two of her student dancers are on the panel with her: Caitlin Metzger and Kristin Kissel (not sure about spelling).
Now showing video of students dancing with “Shortcut” sculpture…
Video shows student dancers improvising within the twig-and-branch scultpure on the UW campus. Movement within a structure made of natural materials and meant to move with the wind and the elements.
Margaret notes that the dancing created a lot of attention to the sculptures.
Caitlin says she likes to dance outside and “likes the feel of the wind through my hair.” She got lost within the sculture’s twists and turns and never knew when she might “interact” with one of the other dancers.
Dancing amongst the piece “makes you pay attention to all the branches woven together.”
Peter Queal, Wyoming Arts Council roster artist, plays music in another dance improv at one of the metal sculptures on campus.
Margaret sent her students out onto Prexy’s Pasture and asked them to become sculpture themselves. “Became very public in their work.”
Dancers danced along the sidewalk and are ignored by most students walking to classes.
Caitlin says that she doesn’t take a lot of risks and really liked the experience. One guy stooped and said: “I’ve been watching you for a long tiem and it’s really amazing.”
Kristin: “Really love improv and gave me a chance to do it outside.”
Margaret wrapped up: “Since the rods are closed and you can’t go anywhere, come out and see these dancers in a performances tonight at 7:30 in the A&S Auditorium.”
Be there!
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