[PhiladelphiaDANCE.org Listserv] Ausdruckstanz Dance | Imprints in Motion - new work by Brigitta Herrmann: "Physiognomy of the Spirit"

[kristin narcowich]

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Ausdruckstanz Dance // Imprints in Motion 
--Directed by Brigitta Herrmann--
announces the premiere performance of: 
"Physiognomy of the Spirit"
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Performances: May 16 & 17 @8 PM (Fri./Sat.), 
& May 18 @2 PM (Sun)
at the CEC Meetinghouse Theater
3500 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia
http://www.cecarts.org/
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 Tickets: $20 General admission
$15 students/seniors/Dance PASS holders
Advanced RESERVATIONS Recommended::::: 
Please call 215.438.2744 or email bodyintuition at cs.com
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In "Physiognomy of the Spirit", choreographer Brigitta
Herrmann reintroduces the concept of a dance/movement
choir, with an intergenerational group ranging from
teen- to senior age women.  Investigating layers of
consciousness, each section portrays aspects of shifts
in perception between the internal/ external worlds,
utilizing choreography and structured improvisation,
with text, voice, & music.  Video by Peter Price
features dancers Laina Fischbeck and Eric Shoefer.  

The concept of a dance choir, as entity of group
consciousness was explored and favored by Mary Wigman,
Expressionist dance pioneer, Herrmann’s
teacher/mentor.  The piece explores images of
relationship, reflecting on our interconnectedness
with the planet and each other through solo, duet, and
group forms.  This production was inspired by the
predicament of the human psyche, conveyed through the
research / literature of Caroline Myss (author-pioneer
in the field of energy medicine and human
consciousness). 

Participating dancers include: Kristin Narcowich,
Rebecca Patek, Josie Smith, Zornitsa Stoyanova, Emily
Sweeney, Sheila Zagar; 
with Group Motion Workshop community dancers: Kathie
Brown, Vickie Seitchick, Nina Sherak, Elizabeth
Weinstein, & Suzanne Wright.  
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**Supported in part by Dance Advance, a program of the
Philadelphia Center for Arts and Heritage, funded by
The Pew Charitable Trusts and administered by the
University of the Arts.
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Dedicated to DANCE ART and music making for nearly
half a century, in 2008 Brigitta Herrmann celebrates
her 40th anniversary working with Group Motion and
living in the US (Philadelphia); also, this year marks
her 70th birthday, and realizes 20 years creating work
with her own company:  Ausdruckstanz // Imprints in
Motion.







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