PDCS: Movement Improvisation Class for Creative Music

This class by Aaron Pond is an elucidation of concepts in visual arts, creative music, and free improvisation being applied directly to the visual and kinesthetic field.

The primary modalities are a blend of afro-logical concepts (such as Multi-dominance), phenomenology, environmentalism, early kabbalastic practices, and neuroscience.

The ultimate goal is the creation of a “improvised global unity between dancers and musicians” occurring within juxtaposed actions. This to be noted, occurs outside of the context of a “groove”. We will create sturdy, multi-valent coherences, capable of retaining themselves inside of wildly changing contexts, capable of withstanding failure.

Our actions should appear as the light passing through many frames of stained glass. Our actions are a form of catalyzed empathy.

In teaching, he will be joined by dance artist, Mijkalena Smith, who will demonstrate and facilitate these goals through movement. Smith’s approach includes fast paced decision making, sonic and spatial observation, and…