Monthly Archives: October 2013

Having the opportunity to watch and learn about the process that John Jasperse goes through to choreograph his pieces was one of the most enlightening dance experiences that I have ever had. I thought that the two men featured were … Continue reading →

John Jasperse’s rehearsal was an enlightening experience. In it, I got to see how the dancers related to the choreographer, and the influence that both of those parties share on the dance itself; I got to see them change things … Continue reading →

Last Thursday, our class was fortunate enough to attend a dance rehearsal of choreographer John Jasperse. Writing about this rehearsal merits a different kind of analysis than other dance performances because what we observed was not a final product. What … Continue reading →

As a fortunate coincidence, the past Thursday we were able to shadow the peculiar dance rehearsal which noted choreographer John Jasperse held in a dance studio at the Thomas Hunter Hall. The reason why peculiar is an appropriate word to … Continue reading →

Last Thursday, our class watched John Jasperse’s dance rehearsal.  I am really grateful for this unique opportunity that we may not have had outside of this class.  Although the dancers are “vulnerable”, like Prof. Uchizono mentioned, because they make mistakes, … Continue reading →

Attending a rehearsal of John Jasperse’s From once between merits a different kind of dance analysis than would seeing just any other dance performance on stage. In seeing Jasperse’s dancers rehearse, we were invited into a realm of dance the layperson is … Continue reading →

Viewing dancers on stage during a performance sometimes muddles our consciousness of their human qualities. We may forget that the performers too are people, just like us. As they move effortlessly on stage in rhythmic perfection, we forget that they … Continue reading →

Being able to watch John Jasperse’s rehearsal was one of the most intimate and eye-opening events I’ve ever had the honor of participating in. I’ve always had an appreciation for arts, even the ones that I have trouble fully understanding, … Continue reading →

I really enjoyed attending John Jasperse’s rehearsal. Having never seen choreographers plan and create their routines, I now have a greater respect for what it means to be a choreographer and a dancer – and for every small nuance in … Continue reading →