Personal Narrative: My Spring Dance Performance

The most incredible aspect of performing dance, is its ability to resonate with yourself as a viewer, and bring you to react in a multitude of ways. I myself have always been in touch with my emotions, more so than one may probably seek to be, but in return, watching dance evokes a strong appreciation from me, because of the beauty and meaning I can find in it. The Spring Dance Theatre has been the second dance performance I have experienced, after the 12x16 dance I had watched previously in Santa Ana. Comparing the two programs, I have come to realize I prefer watching performances that consist of fewer dancers on stage. Performances that consist of large numbers of dancers are harder for me to find meaning in, most likely because I may be distracted by the many occurring instances on …show more content…
Performances that consist of one dancer, or two, are the performances that I more easily find myself identifying meaning and passion within. The piece that captivated me the most from the Spring Dance, was Samadhi. Consisting of one female dancer, and a background that imitated smooth drifting water, I felt as if this piece moved me, and illustrated the embracing of emotion and fragility. The gentle soundtrack chosen for the performance gave ground to the concept of fragility and peace. The gentle and calming backdrop, when paired with dancer DiGrazia’s smooth and thorough movements, indicated the acceptance and pride of one taking the time and care of being completely in tune with one’s self. Living in an environment that is constantly active and occupied, and never takes a moment to slow down, is an environment most individuals can identify with. Taking the time to care for ourselves, is often not one of our main priorities. We