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Rehearsal Musings
On this rainy Wednesday morning, I'm sitting in the corner of the studio with computer on lap. Onur is rehearsing the company, prepping Ethos/Logos/Pathos for the Modern Atlanta Dance (MAD) Festival. It is a rare day that I'm not 'in-charge' at rehearsal. I've been taking advantage of this time to work out choreography, answer emails, etc. -- all tho...read more
On this rainy Wednesday morning, I'm sitting in the corner of the studio with computer on lap. Onur is rehearsing the company, prepping Ethos/Logos/Pathos for the Modern Atlanta Dance (MAD) Festival. It is a rare day that I'm not 'in-charge' at rehearsal. I've been taking advantage of this time to work out choreography, answer emails, etc. -- all tho...read more
Auditions: paid rehearsal and performance
Full Radius Dance is holding auditions for male/female dancers with a strong modern dance technique. Paid rehearsal and performance. Successful applicants will demonstrate the ability to: 1) work within a collaborative environment; 2) follow directions and apply corrections; and 3) show respect for the rehearsal process, for fellow dancers and ...read more
It's Back!!!!
It's the return of "Fridays with Full Radius Dance"! Come join us on Fridays during the month of February for physically integrated dance technique, partner stretching, contact improvisation and choreography.
Open to adults with or without physical disabilities and using any mobility aid or none at all. No experience required, but an adventurous spirit is...read more
It's the return of "Fridays with Full Radius Dance"! Come join us on Fridays during the month of February for physically integrated dance technique, partner stretching, contact improvisation and choreography.
Open to adults with or without physical disabilities and using any mobility aid or none at all. No experience required, but an adventurous spirit is...read more
The Final Countdown
For the past several days, I've had the song "The Final Countdown", released in 1986 by the band Europe, stuck in my head. But not the whole song, just the lyric "it's the final countdown" with ...read more
For the past several days, I've had the song "The Final Countdown", released in 1986 by the band Europe, stuck in my head. But not the whole song, just the lyric "it's the final countdown" with ...read more
Older and Faster
I recently remarked to a friend that I couldn't believe that 2012 was just around the corner and that the older I got, the faster time passed. And it made me wonder, why? So I did some research and here's what I discovered through NPR's All Things Considered:
Neuroscientist David Eagleman says that when you experience a "first", such as a first kiss, an early...read more
I recently remarked to a friend that I couldn't believe that 2012 was just around the corner and that the older I got, the faster time passed. And it made me wonder, why? So I did some research and here's what I discovered through NPR's All Things Considered:
Neuroscientist David Eagleman says that when you experience a "first", such as a first kiss, an early...read more
Dance, By Chance
Two seemingly unconnected inspirations are informing a new Full Radius Dance work: 1) My love of thrift store shopping and 2) The company of Merce Cunningham, the iconic avant-garde choreographer who passed away in 2009, will disband following its final performance on December 31, 2011. So what's the connection? Chance.
I never know what I'll stumble acr...read more
Two seemingly unconnected inspirations are informing a new Full Radius Dance work: 1) My love of thrift store shopping and 2) The company of Merce Cunningham, the iconic avant-garde choreographer who passed away in 2009, will disband following its final performance on December 31, 2011. So what's the connection? Chance.
I never know what I'll stumble acr...read more
Two Company Positions Available
Full Radius Dance has two immediate openings for adult female or male dancers with a strong level of modern dance technique. Paid rehearsal/performance, some touring. Must be available MWF from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Contact artistic director Douglas Scott at fullradiusdance@aol.com or 404-724-9663.
...read more
Full Radius Dance has two immediate openings for adult female or male dancers with a strong level of modern dance technique. Paid rehearsal/performance, some touring. Must be available MWF from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Contact artistic director Douglas Scott at fullradiusdance@aol.com or 404-724-9663.
...read more
The Evolution of the Dance
We've continued to work on the phrase I, along with dancers' input, created in a rehearsal on Monday, August 15. (Please check out the previous blog posting.) The phrase continues to be refined, to grow in meaning, and to expand in length.
After watching Monday's video - which I watched it too many times to count - I took the basic footprint of the moveme...read more
We've continued to work on the phrase I, along with dancers' input, created in a rehearsal on Monday, August 15. (Please check out the previous blog posting.) The phrase continues to be refined, to grow in meaning, and to expand in length.
After watching Monday's video - which I watched it too many times to count - I took the basic footprint of the moveme...read more
The Return to Rehearsal
After the June residencies/performances in Tucson, AZ and Tampa, FL, Full Radius Dance took a well-deserved rest during the month of July. We returned to the studio this past Monday, August the 15th, to begin preparing for the new season, which runs from September through June.
This was my 'play day' for the final section of 'The Path Beyond'. 'Play day' ...read more
After the June residencies/performances in Tucson, AZ and Tampa, FL, Full Radius Dance took a well-deserved rest during the month of July. We returned to the studio this past Monday, August the 15th, to begin preparing for the new season, which runs from September through June.
This was my 'play day' for the final section of 'The Path Beyond'. 'Play day' ...read more
Workshops and Auditions!
Workshops - Fridays in August
Announcing the return of Fridays with Full Radius Dance: partner stretching, contact improvisation, physically integrated technique and choreography with one of the nation?s leading physically integrated (dancers with and without disabilities) modern dance companies.
...read more
Workshops - Fridays in August
Announcing the return of Fridays with Full Radius Dance: partner stretching, contact improvisation, physically integrated technique and choreography with one of the nation?s leading physically integrated (dancers with and without disabilities) modern dance companies.
...read more
Better Late Than Never
I had planned on blogging during the experience in Tucson, and later, in Tampa. As you know, if you follow this blog, this didn't happen. I had good intentions. In the hotel room, after a day of workshops at Arts for All in Tucson, I sat down to write, but couldn't remember my password. I took it as a sign that blogging could wait until I had time to process the exper...read more
I had planned on blogging during the experience in Tucson, and later, in Tampa. As you know, if you follow this blog, this didn't happen. I had good intentions. In the hotel room, after a day of workshops at Arts for All in Tucson, I sat down to write, but couldn't remember my password. I took it as a sign that blogging could wait until I had time to process the exper...read more
Hi Ho, Hi Ho . . .
It is off to rehearsal I go. And then in two weeks, off to Tucson followed by off to Tampa.
Remember the quandary I had with naming the new dance piece Full Radius Dance premiered at the Modern Atlanta Dance Festival? And how I finally settled on...read more
It is off to rehearsal I go. And then in two weeks, off to Tucson followed by off to Tampa.
Remember the quandary I had with naming the new dance piece Full Radius Dance premiered at the Modern Atlanta Dance Festival? And how I finally settled on...read more
Big Dreams
Before I get to what's on my mind this evening, I want to remind everyone that Full Radius Dance is appearing at the Inman Park Dance Festival on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1. Performances begin at 4pm each day. Also appearing are Ballethnic, Callanwolde Dance Ensemble and DENSE.
And now . . .
Big Dreams. I have them for Full Radius Dance...read more
Before I get to what's on my mind this evening, I want to remind everyone that Full Radius Dance is appearing at the Inman Park Dance Festival on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1. Performances begin at 4pm each day. Also appearing are Ballethnic, Callanwolde Dance Ensemble and DENSE.
And now . . .
Big Dreams. I have them for Full Radius Dance...read more
MAD Festival
Please join us for the 17th annual Modern Atlanta Dance Festival, featuring
CORE Performance Company Good Moves Consort Kristyn McGeehan Louise Runyon & Lynn Hess Sandra Shih Parks Full Radius Dance
Saturday, April 16th, 7pm & 9pm
MJCCA Zaban Park / 5342 Tilly Mill Road / Dunwoody, GA
Tickets are 2...read more
Please join us for the 17th annual Modern Atlanta Dance Festival, featuring
CORE Performance Company Good Moves Consort Kristyn McGeehan Louise Runyon & Lynn Hess Sandra Shih Parks Full Radius Dance
Saturday, April 16th, 7pm & 9pm
MJCCA Zaban Park / 5342 Tilly Mill Road / Dunwoody, GA
Tickets are 2...read more
The "Baby" Has a Name!
With less than one week until performance, I've finally settled on a title for my new work that the wonderful dancers of Full Radius Dance will premiere at the Modern Atlanta Dance Festival: "The Path". It may not be a poetic title like Stephen Petronio's I Drink the Air Before Me nor one intriguingly punctuated like Bill T. Jone's Still/Here, but it fits the work. To...read more
With less than one week until performance, I've finally settled on a title for my new work that the wonderful dancers of Full Radius Dance will premiere at the Modern Atlanta Dance Festival: "The Path". It may not be a poetic title like Stephen Petronio's I Drink the Air Before Me nor one intriguingly punctuated like Bill T. Jone's Still/Here, but it fits the work. To...read more
Musings on Dance and Disability
I've been reading the essays contained in 'Bodies in Commotion: Disability & Performance", edited by Carrie Sandahl and Phillip Auslander. It has inspired me to think of the work of Full Radius Dance in a broader perspective. My mind is now a swirl of concepts, ideas and opinions. Here are a few quotes that I'm mulling:
'In any performance medium, wh...read more
I've been reading the essays contained in 'Bodies in Commotion: Disability & Performance", edited by Carrie Sandahl and Phillip Auslander. It has inspired me to think of the work of Full Radius Dance in a broader perspective. My mind is now a swirl of concepts, ideas and opinions. Here are a few quotes that I'm mulling:
'In any performance medium, wh...read more
The Saga of the Untitled Work
Okay. So it has been almost two weeks since my last post in which I described my search for the title of Full Radius Dance's latest dance work. Unfortunately, nothing new to report on that front. I'm still on that quest.
For a bit...read more
Okay. So it has been almost two weeks since my last post in which I described my search for the title of Full Radius Dance's latest dance work. Unfortunately, nothing new to report on that front. I'm still on that quest.
For a bit...read more
The Title Search
I'm struggling with my new dance work. Not with the music, which I found the components of over a year ago and to which I recently did a killer edit. And not so much with the movement, which crystallizes further with each rehearsal. My challenge is in deciding on what to call this new dance work - in giving my creation a name.
I started off calling it "S...read more
I'm struggling with my new dance work. Not with the music, which I found the components of over a year ago and to which I recently did a killer edit. And not so much with the movement, which crystallizes further with each rehearsal. My challenge is in deciding on what to call this new dance work - in giving my creation a name.
I started off calling it "S...read more
Full Radius Dance at Sweet Apple
We performed two shows, bright and early, at Sweet Apple Elementary yesterday (Monday) as the kick-off to "Exceptional Children's Week". The school really enjoyed us and offered us many positive comments.
Eight dancers unders...read more
We performed two shows, bright and early, at Sweet Apple Elementary yesterday (Monday) as the kick-off to "Exceptional Children's Week". The school really enjoyed us and offered us many positive comments.
Eight dancers unders...read more
Snow Day!
A snow day means no rehearsal for Full Radius Dance. Strangely, I'm not in a panic, even with "Walking On My Grave and Other Dances" in less than two weeks. I left Friday's rehearsal feeling like we were in really good shape (no pun intended). And we are. I'm eager to see the dances onstage with the added layers of costuming, lighting, and audience. And I know my...read more
A snow day means no rehearsal for Full Radius Dance. Strangely, I'm not in a panic, even with "Walking On My Grave and Other Dances" in less than two weeks. I left Friday's rehearsal feeling like we were in really good shape (no pun intended). And we are. I'm eager to see the dances onstage with the added layers of costuming, lighting, and audience. And I know my...read more
Happy Holidays!
And mark your 2011 calendars!
The company will be appearing at "The 7 in 7 Spectacular Space Showcase" on January 8 & 9. Seven unforgettable companies rally together in support of updating 7 Stages' facilities by offering ...read more
And mark your 2011 calendars!
The company will be appearing at "The 7 in 7 Spectacular Space Showcase" on January 8 & 9. Seven unforgettable companies rally together in support of updating 7 Stages' facilities by offering ...read more
Douglas on Davefm
The wonderful Renee Washington interviewed me for davefm (92.9). We talked about Full Radius Dance, our work, and our upcoming concert. Check it out -- it will be broadcast at 6:00 AM on Sunday, December 19. I know, I know. Early for a Sunday. It will also become part of a podcast, which you'll be able to access at your leisure. I'll post details when known. ...read more
The wonderful Renee Washington interviewed me for davefm (92.9). We talked about Full Radius Dance, our work, and our upcoming concert. Check it out -- it will be broadcast at 6:00 AM on Sunday, December 19. I know, I know. Early for a Sunday. It will also become part of a podcast, which you'll be able to access at your leisure. I'll post details when known. ...read more
Great Rehearsal!
Today was our last rehearsal prior to a short Thanksgiving break. (We'll be back at it next Monday!). Paulo led off working on several movement phrases from his brand spankin' new work "Pedro & Inez".
Next, we worked on two partnering sect...read more
Today was our last rehearsal prior to a short Thanksgiving break. (We'll be back at it next Monday!). Paulo led off working on several movement phrases from his brand spankin' new work "Pedro & Inez".
Next, we worked on two partnering sect...read more
Call for Understudies
Full Radius Dance is seeking dancers with and without disabilities to join the company as unpaid understudies. For the right candidates, there is a very strong chance that these positions will become paid (rehearsal and performance) company members. Dancers with disabilities must have good body awareness and, if used, good wheelchair control skills. Dancers without ...read more
Full Radius Dance is seeking dancers with and without disabilities to join the company as unpaid understudies. For the right candidates, there is a very strong chance that these positions will become paid (rehearsal and performance) company members. Dancers with disabilities must have good body awareness and, if used, good wheelchair control skills. Dancers without ...read more
Jan 21st & 22nd: Save the Date
Friday, January 21, 8 pm
Saturday, January 22, 2 pm & 8 pm
7Stages Theatre, Atlanta
plus a special performance Friday, 10 am: free of charge to children ...read more
Friday, January 21, 8 pm
Saturday, January 22, 2 pm & 8 pm
7Stages Theatre, Atlanta
plus a special performance Friday, 10 am: free of charge to children ...read more
Full Radius Dance is a modern dance company that presents mature, choreographically complex works celebrating technique and physicality. Our focus is on skill and artistry; that some of the dancers use wheelchairs is secondary. The wheelchair may lend additional movement possibilities to the choreography, but is not the focal point of the work. Founded in 1990, Full Radius Dance, originally known as Dance Force, Inc. is one of only a handful of physically-integrated dance companies in the United States.
photos Ann Lang/Duane Stork