Resilience - A Dance on Film
Start Date
15-4-2021 11:00 AM
End Date
15-4-2021 12:00 PM
Student's Major
Theatre and Dance
Student's College
Arts and Humanities
Mentor's Name
Daniel Stark
Mentor's Department
Theatre and Dance
Mentor's College
Arts and Humanities
Description
While COVID-19 created many challenges within the learning environment it also required students and faculty to get creative. Dance on film has become an opportunity to continue working on our craft while navigating these unprecedented times. In addition to COVID-19 before returning to school in the fall my hometown of Cedar Rapids was majorly affected by the devastating Derecho (inland hurricane) that swept across Iowa. A potential idea was born and with the opportunity to dance for the camera I was able to put my emotions to movement. My research explores vulnerability through a lens. How does that read to the viewer? Does it become more personal? How does it translate? All questions that sparked inspiration as well as confusion throughout the process. This research challenged my creative process which in return opened my eyes to more possibilities within my field. It taught adaptation, frustration, inspiration, collaboration, and resilience.
Resilience - A Dance on Film
While COVID-19 created many challenges within the learning environment it also required students and faculty to get creative. Dance on film has become an opportunity to continue working on our craft while navigating these unprecedented times. In addition to COVID-19 before returning to school in the fall my hometown of Cedar Rapids was majorly affected by the devastating Derecho (inland hurricane) that swept across Iowa. A potential idea was born and with the opportunity to dance for the camera I was able to put my emotions to movement. My research explores vulnerability through a lens. How does that read to the viewer? Does it become more personal? How does it translate? All questions that sparked inspiration as well as confusion throughout the process. This research challenged my creative process which in return opened my eyes to more possibilities within my field. It taught adaptation, frustration, inspiration, collaboration, and resilience.
