The second day of the workshop already set the focus through the morning
movement session on the themes of effort and shape without leaving behind
directions in space.
Using weight to play with effort and shapes, participants later
connected to chosen architectures physically with the body, and through
sensations. Returning to the chosen outdoor space, participants began a new
process of generating and shaping ideas. Relating their body to a particular piece
or place in the architectural space, participants each created a small movement
sequence. Honing their observational skills, they reflected on where their center
of gravity is in relation to the particular architecture and used considerations of
on or off-balance; the texture of surfaces; and which points of the body contact
objects to clarify their phrase. Next began a process of translating the small
movement phrase into another space and finally to share it with others.
