Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece - it sent me straight back to my university days, when I was a dance and choreography major (and when, incidentally, I travelled from South Africa to Michigan to perform a physical theatre piece). It was half a lifetime ago, and I haven't danced in this way since then. Thank you for reminding my body how much I loved that time, those movements, that freedom.
Oh, I love your story! How wonderful! I'm so glad this piece offered such a beautiful reminder. Maybe it will inspire you to dance again?? I know it's had me dancing around my house quite a few times...though that's not the same as your intense training! Do you remember where in Michigan you performed?
I don't remember Jane – it was back in early 1998 :) We were based a few weeks in Ann Arbor, and performed once or twice in Detroit, too. My Detroit highlight wasn't performing though - it was getting to meet Aretha Franklin (so briefly!) after we caught a snippet of her concert :)
as a kid, I danced everywhere, in my room, in my yard, dance class-just being in the studio was my escape from a not so great childhood .I dreamed of dance, I wasn't good enough to go pro but loved every minute.. Later in the 60s-70s, I went anywhere i could lose myself in the music. Eventually I turned to my Art, I love to paint too, became a professor of Art, now retired.-- I still paint, write, listen and watch. I feel the impulse but the old body is cranky and uncooperative. Still I listen and move in a chair or tap my feet or just close my eyes and dance in my head. Thank you for this absolutely beautiful 4 minutes!
That all sounds so wonderful, Bette! Learning how best to dance with your body over the decades. It’s beautiful and also humbling, right? So glad that you enjoyed Jeremy’s work. it brings me great joy!❤️
Happy birthday Jane. I hold a spot light on you. Morning sunshine radiates rapid movement with music melodies making my toes just touch the floor. Dance is movement. Feel the Joy . Life and love today. ♥️
At 78 I teach line dancing to seniors in my community. We rumba, cha cha, waltz, and mambo to Latin soul, country, and rock 'n roll. Their faces light up when "Elvira" starts to play. It really is the kind of magic felt in this beautiful film. Thank you.
Oh gosh, I love this comment so much! I could feel your magic! How wonderful. And I'm glad you felt it in Jeremy's work. I never grow tired of watching this!
I adore dance. This is a powerful video - I really enjoyed spending a few moments of precious time feeling the vibe and admiring the stage! Thanks so much for sharing.
Oooooh, that makes me so happy! I did, too! Many times! I love the moment she slips off her jacket and opens herself to the field. So beautiful and inspiring!
As someone who spends too much time in my head, this is a necessary reminder to get up & move my body. Thanks, as always, for your wisdom!
Aw, thanks, Jillian. I'm an in-my-head-er as well! These reminders are so helpful!! And, in this case, beautiful!
I've been thinking about this quote by Pina Bausch a lot:
"Dance, dance, otherwise we are lost."
That's beautiful!
Oh, I love that!
Yes! Is there a dance category for Substack? I found this by accident but would love to share dance content with others who write it!
Oh! That's a wonderful question! I'm not sure. Perhaps post a query in Notes? Or Office Hours? I'd love to know about those Substacks, too!
Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece - it sent me straight back to my university days, when I was a dance and choreography major (and when, incidentally, I travelled from South Africa to Michigan to perform a physical theatre piece). It was half a lifetime ago, and I haven't danced in this way since then. Thank you for reminding my body how much I loved that time, those movements, that freedom.
Oh, I love your story! How wonderful! I'm so glad this piece offered such a beautiful reminder. Maybe it will inspire you to dance again?? I know it's had me dancing around my house quite a few times...though that's not the same as your intense training! Do you remember where in Michigan you performed?
I don't remember Jane – it was back in early 1998 :) We were based a few weeks in Ann Arbor, and performed once or twice in Detroit, too. My Detroit highlight wasn't performing though - it was getting to meet Aretha Franklin (so briefly!) after we caught a snippet of her concert :)
Wow! What a highlight that was!
as a kid, I danced everywhere, in my room, in my yard, dance class-just being in the studio was my escape from a not so great childhood .I dreamed of dance, I wasn't good enough to go pro but loved every minute.. Later in the 60s-70s, I went anywhere i could lose myself in the music. Eventually I turned to my Art, I love to paint too, became a professor of Art, now retired.-- I still paint, write, listen and watch. I feel the impulse but the old body is cranky and uncooperative. Still I listen and move in a chair or tap my feet or just close my eyes and dance in my head. Thank you for this absolutely beautiful 4 minutes!
That all sounds so wonderful, Bette! Learning how best to dance with your body over the decades. It’s beautiful and also humbling, right? So glad that you enjoyed Jeremy’s work. it brings me great joy!❤️
Happy birthday Jane. I hold a spot light on you. Morning sunshine radiates rapid movement with music melodies making my toes just touch the floor. Dance is movement. Feel the Joy . Life and love today. ♥️
Aw, thanks, Richard! ❤️
At 78 I teach line dancing to seniors in my community. We rumba, cha cha, waltz, and mambo to Latin soul, country, and rock 'n roll. Their faces light up when "Elvira" starts to play. It really is the kind of magic felt in this beautiful film. Thank you.
Oh gosh, I love this comment so much! I could feel your magic! How wonderful. And I'm glad you felt it in Jeremy's work. I never grow tired of watching this!
Beautiful. Expansive. Made me feel like a kid again.
I love that! Me, too! I've watched it countless times now and it moves me deep in my bones!
I adore dance. This is a powerful video - I really enjoyed spending a few moments of precious time feeling the vibe and admiring the stage! Thanks so much for sharing.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it and felt its power! It moved me tremendously. I felt I needed to share it!
Loved this. I found myself repeating some of the movements as I watched.
Oooooh, that makes me so happy! I did, too! Many times! I love the moment she slips off her jacket and opens herself to the field. So beautiful and inspiring!