Instagram story viewer> @paigeworsham> Tagged
POSTS STORIES REELS TAGGED
Vie
by jacob andrews
[dod 26]
photos by @grass_hopperphotography @stellas_stills 

having the opportunity to show 2 completely different pieces in my last “days of dance” concert was so incredibly special. coming off of last year’s piece, i wanted to do something different and convey a message that was outside of myself. i wanted something big and impactful so i cast 18 dancers and pitched a piece that was intended to make a statement on individuality within our american culture as a response to the crazy political climate that we are in currently. moving through rehearsals with a cast that large with a prop that was potentially dangerous, both physically and mentally for my dancers; my friends, i realized that i bit off a little more then we could chew. so i took a step back, talked with my people, and we pivoted in the opposite direction. music has always been my inspiration and commercial dance is where i want to go so why do something expected and dwell on what is wrong about the world when we have an opportunity to bring joy and fun to each other. taking inspiration from @dojacat “Vie” album and her 80’s aesthetic she used in her visuals throughout this era, we tried to create a piece that’s intention was just to serve the audience as well as the cast. i spent so much time coming up with choreo, pictures on stage, mixing the music, filming and editing the projections, and styling the girls’ costumes down to the earring. it was definitely a risk but i knew that if all of us just worked our asses off and fully committed to this that everything would work out. thank you so much to my cast for sticking by me every step of the way, this piece would’ve been nothing without each and everyone of you. truly. being able to show such versatility in my art and contrast between these two pieces was so rewarding. i am so happy that i was able to create a moment for all 17 of us to show how versatile we are in our artistry. i’ve made so many amazing connections and friendships through choreographing at FSU and will be forever grateful. i am so happy with how this turned out and wouldn’t trade moments like this for the world. thank you so much.
47
a lil Friday roundup of things that make us happy 😄😄😄

we’ll see you this weekend, Sculpt x Cycle Riverside! 💘

#sculptxcycle #riversidejax #904fitness #904 #smallbusinessjax
23
back to up