lean in
a movement poem for April 25, 2020 by Jill Randall
meander and meandering
are two
of my favorite
action words
pathways,
covering space
the tilt of the head -
leaning in -
soft knees + ankles -
yielding + pushing -
meandering rivers
switchback trails
feet feet
feet feet
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Hello!
Today's music selection is "Gesture 1" by Michael Wall, first on this playlist.
I would begin today improvising around a few broad concepts. Try one at a time: different pathways in space, flowing actions, leaning, and "covering space." Second, play with the line "the tilt of the head." Focus in on head/throat/neck. Head moving in different directions. Softening the front of the throat. Imagining that a partner is gently leading your head in different directions. Allowing for weight.
Then, the word "meander." What is the quality of meandering? Speed?
I hope that you will build a short phrase today, considering each stanza. You don't have to go line by line. Pathways + play...
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