My solo 'Santiago' is a study I began in Improvisation and Composition class this fall. The point of the solo originally was to learn how to compose a piece of choreography; after deconstructing, reconstructing, adding time and level changes along with studies on the Rudolf Laban efforts and Qualities of Movement it became what it is now. I intend to continue altering and expanding this piece until I feel its story is told. Right now my solo tells the story of someone reaching for something and trying to say something but losing the courage as soon as the opportunity comes.The title comes from both the music and a pilgrimage to Santioga de Compostela, Spain I took this summer. The trip was a very transformative experience for me and really
