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edge of time, a suspended space, seeing the outside from within. Being reminded that changes in nature are dynamic and explosive with sudden shifts between movement and stillness.
Rasa
It was inspiring to hear the artists sharing views and opinions, their ideas about the role of the individual, the autonomy of self, a yearning to dance and the desire for creative freedom, artistic exploration and expression.
The air heavy with smoke
I enjoyed walking on spices and herbs Tasting and experiencing new flavours and aromas
from a ‘burning ground’ of performance Cooking up a storm.
References Juhan, D., 1987, Job’s Body: A Handbook for Body Work (Statio Hill Press, Inc; Barrytown New York), page 256.
Schwartz, S., 2008, Rasa : Performing the Devine in India (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi ) page 5 - 6.
David D’Silva Starting out as a nightclub dancer in Melbourne, I ended up becoming a temple dancer in the Western suburbs of Sydney. As a performer/choreographer, Yoga teacher with divergent interests in the visual arts, following the wisdom of dreams, my creative process has been inspired by dancing with peacocks, accidental meetings with Shiva, the spaces in zero and other (con)fusions. I still like to dance in nightclubs but now only to party in the temple within.