Interview Questions
When and what got you into dance?
Since childhood – always loved dancing
What role does dance play in your life
How often, when, where why
Favorite thing to do – whenever sad, afraid, I go to a studio or practice what I already know.
What is your creative process when dancing
Is there one?
Hesitant/confused at first
I just listen to music actually first and go from there. Usually, listen to songs and try to dance how i would to that in my mind and then when i get to be alone, I try to dance it out.
What are the challenges you face when dancing?
I guess i can’t express what the feeling is to the audience while i’m dancing. Some people look at me like I’m crazy (even during performances feel that theres a lack of expression or feeling in just my dnace moves – as opposed to facial expressions)
What has been your best dance performance?
Ask why
When i was in high school, i performed for entire school. They all loved it cause most of them hadn’t seen a performance in their entire high school years. It was during senior year.
Then why its the best, what it means
I felt validated like all the hard work wasn’t useless. It not only made me happy that day but also people who watched me. I felt that i successfully made them feel like i was feeling.
Dancer Responses:
Sleeve idea is cool.
Feels like fur
Dancer’s have control over movements which controls color
They like colors and graphics that can make their dance more expressive (stuff that’s bright and can grab attention)
Want less to do; more to show
To be able to make the audience feel what they feel through their music without doing too much to do that.
So less movement, more show through color “somehow”.