This year, I began with exploring the definition of the show’s title “Continuum”. The definition I decided to work with is: Continuum - a link between 2 things, or a continuous series of things, that blend into each other so gradually and seamlessly that is impossible to say where one becomes the next. From this definition, I begin thinking about the different connections we have in life. I explored different connections we have in life such as the physical ones (atomic attractions, gravity, etc...) and emotional ones (connections we have with people on the bus, connection we have when we give a hug) as well as how connections have developed over time with even realizing it. As early humans we concerned with our connections with the Earth since it provided us with life but now things such as telephone and internet connections are top priority for most of our day. On top of all these different images and relationships that are guiding my choreography, I have also been focusing on the choreographic process and utilizing tools I’ve learned in composition class and other dance classes. For example, for my first rehearsal I wrote down my audition phrase in small segments without any transitions. I handled out the list of movements to my dancers and had them interpret the list and put in transitions that made the most sense to them.
Photo: Sara Tollefson
