Faith Project Blog
Faith Project Blog
The KYL/D dance artists and artistic collaborators: lighting designer, multimedia designer, set designer, costume designer, videographer, photographer, etc. have all been in the theater this week to prepare for Faith Project. Jessica asks what the team experience is like and their favorite elements of tech week.
Read MoreJessica reflects on the third and final Open Studio Series, featuring dialogue with scholar/thought partner Kimerer LaMothe and sounds designer/composer Cory Neale.
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Chowmoto Photography
As the world premiere to Faith Project/The Door inches closer, Jessica discusses the process with KYL/D dance artists Nikolai McKenzie and Franke Leone
Read MoreJessica discusses the Feb. 24th Open Studio Series which included projected imagery and dialogue with multimedia designer, Jared Mezzocchi, regarding his role in KYL/D's creative process.
Read MoreJessica recognizes that another element that conversations about contemporary culture, about faith, and about contemporary dance share is an element of fear.
Read MoreAs KYL/D concludes its final story circle engagement with faith participants, the company embarks on its Open Studio Series- three events open to the public to share Faith Project/The Door with a larger audience. Jessica summarizes
Read MoreAn excerpt of Faith Project/The Door is shared on stage at Temple University's Faculty Dance Concert. Jessica attends and reflects.
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Jessica talks with KYL/D Dance Artists Keila Perez-Vega and Grace Stern about their increased understanding of Kun-Yang's CHI Awareness Practice through the Faith Project.
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Faith Project does not only feature new collaborators, but also new dance artists. Jessica talks with Frankie Markocki and Barbara Craig about their experiences in the process and how it relates to Kun-Yang's CHI Awareness Practice.
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Photo: Chowmoto
Jessica talks with dance artists Liu Mo and Annielille Gavino to discuss how they understand faith/spirituality and if those perspectives have shifted during Faith Project.
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Photo: Mike Hurwitz
An important component of Faith Project is deepening into an understanding of CHI Awareness Practice. How do we, as practitioners of CHI Awareness, talk about this ephemeral, kinesthetic and energetic experience?
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Photo: Mike Hurwitz
Jessica talks with KYL/D dance artists Grace Stern and Nikolai McKenzie about how they experience dance as a contemplative practice.
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Photo: RobLi Photography
We stand at the threshold of 2017 and 2018. What awareness have you gained from the past that you carry with you?
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Photo: Mike Hurwitz Photography
"By definition, a door is a barrier. In watching the rehearsal for Faith Project, talking with Kun-Yang, and reflecting on the journey this process has taken over the past few months, I realize more that we’ve been exploring the process of the threshold – the process of existing in the space in-between the known and unknown."
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Photo: Chowmoto
As the holidays approach, Jessica reflects on how Time is an important concept during this season for many religions as well as Kun-Yang's choreographic process.
Read MoreWhat is this "Truth?" Or “The true essence of being in connection with mystery?"
In searching for a definition of Truth, Jessica returns to the three questions Kimerer asked at the first Story Circle...
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Bob Finkelstein is a visual story-teller using video as his medium. He’s documenting the process of KYL/D’s Faith Project and is present at the story circles, rehearsals, and work-in-process showings. Bob graciously stood on the other side of the interview and shared some reflections about his journey with KYL/D and the Faith Project.
"I'm a big fan of KYL/D's work, so I'm interested in the opportunity to document the creation of one of the company's pieces from inception to finish."
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Photo of Kun-Yang's CHI Awareness Practice as part of the Company's 2017 Audition
As we move into the holiday season - a time of reflection and ritual - are you more aware of “meditative states of consciousness?” How do you enter into (and navigate/ accept/ feel) your own “in between spaces”?
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Photo: Eric Tsurumoto
Scholar, writer, and dance artist Kimerer LaMothe is KYL/D’s thought partner for Faith Project. She’s been guiding us through the Story Circles, leading us in movement and facilitating discussion. Kimerer took a few moments to dive deeper into her role with KYL/D and her perspectives on dance and religion.
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Photo: Chowmoto
How does your religion inform your sense of identity and community?
