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THOUGHT into ACTION

Posted by Rob Divine on November 1, 2008 at 8:00pm
I had this revelation that, in the process of creation, its not about your technique but more so about how fast you can translate THOUGHT INTO ACTION. What you see is what you do. Technique is an afterthought. Sure there is a certain randomness that comes from being in the studio and letting impulse, gravity, weight, control you - but the more you "see" and can translate in real-time into bodily action, the more "true" your creation will be to your vision.I envy graphic novel and comic book artists because they have that distinct ability to see "action". They then document it with their fingers with pencil or charcoal or inks onto paper. Imagine having their distinct sight and being a dance technician of 18 years. 'twould be glorious...
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  • ariella November 4, 2008 at 4:12am
    yes! you said it!

    i am working on a senior thesis based in the process of choreography and i feel you have pin pointed a wonderful and true part of it all. thanks!
    ... do you think I could quote you in my research?????
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