Rehearsals for collaborative performance with SARC, Belfast

Tech set-up for "Disturbance"
 

Rehearsing a collaborative internet distributed performance is really demanding. The process of working with people who are in a remote location could be exhausting. Even though, communications through internet are clear and fast, the face-to-face talking is the best way to establish work and artistic relationships. Sometimes, people´s ideas could be misunderstood by others. In the same way, people´s opinion could be not taken into consideration. Nevertheless, all artistic experiences are valuable and rewarding.

 

         This is an interesting learning process where artistry and technological interaction are challenging. Sometimes the way of setting-up devices of audio and video become really complex, especially when one does not have enough technological background. However, using complex audio and technological devices is important to develop new and  interesting artistic products. This is the case of "Disturbance" an artistic piece where the dancer has to play with the feedback produced between microphones and speakers.



Adjusting position of body microphones

Sometimes, the sound feedback could be annoying for the rest of the team

        Understanding how the sound is crated by the devices used in this piece (two hand microphones, four big speaker, one small body speaker, and other devices located in the distant location, in Belfast) is the first step in order to create music/sound, dance and art. These sound devices have become a fascinating tool which allow dancer to explore different possibilities and quality of movement. At the same time she is creating her own sound/feedback which is an artistic plus.

"Disturbance" rehearsal. Dancer moves while she is creating sound feedback

             Although improvisation is one of the techniques used in this piece, it is important to follow and maintain an organize artistic script. When a dancer has started to explore her body capabilities, new sensations and the like, the kinetic memory begins to codify postures, gestures and dance movement. For this reason, it is core to continue following the primary directions inside the project. In this way, each artistry individuality will be enhanced and supported. However, this premise does not imply that small changes and adjustments could be done in order to "polish" the final artistic product.

 

The artistic exchange between different kind of artist is
a really rewarding moment



              Being time efficient in an internet distributed performance is mandatory since people´s own schedules are divided not only by own agendas but also by hour-time differences. To avoid wasting time  or having trouble communication, organization and discipline are two key words. Overall, exchanging artistically with other artists such as performers, musicians, audio technicians and many others is a valuable way to know and understand one´s own art and other people´s creations. Artistic interaction for exploring new forms of arts is core in modern times when daily life is ruled by technology.