Comments on: Laban and Dance History in relation to Sync/O: Student Perspectives http://synchronousobjects.osu.edu/blog/2009/05/synco-laban-and-dance-history-student-perspectives/ from dance to data to objects Mon, 28 May 2012 13:56:27 -0400 hourly 1 By: Tomoko Matsui http://synchronousobjects.osu.edu/blog/2009/05/synco-laban-and-dance-history-student-perspectives/comment-page-1/#comment-6755 Tomoko Matsui Fri, 02 Jul 2010 04:27:23 +0000 http://synchronousobjects.osu.edu/blog/?p=463#comment-6755 Thank you for your comment, Nora. I'm sorry for my delayed reply. The word "counterpoint" was new to me and I thought it was rather difficult to grasp. I've been reading through the blog for better understanding, however, it takes me some time. I am really excited to hear that you might come to Japan. I can hardly wait! Thank you for your comment, Nora. I’m sorry for my delayed reply. The word “counterpoint” was new to me and I thought it was rather difficult to grasp. I’ve been reading through the blog for better understanding, however, it takes me some time.

I am really excited to hear that you might come to Japan. I can hardly wait!

]]> By: nzshaw http://synchronousobjects.osu.edu/blog/2009/05/synco-laban-and-dance-history-student-perspectives/comment-page-1/#comment-6389 nzshaw Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:00:28 +0000 http://synchronousobjects.osu.edu/blog/?p=463#comment-6389 Thanks for your comment Tomoko. Counterpoint is the subject of all the information in Sync Objects and if you'd like a definition, check out the essays under the "INTRODUCTION" tab. In the essay "the dance" we define counterpoint and explain how the three systems (cues, alignments, recombination of movement material) create counterpoint. I teach workshops on this subject as well and may be coming to Japan with the Goethe Institute in 2011. I'll be sure to share that on the blog when the time comes. Do you have other specific questions about counterpoint? As for the relationship with Laban notation there is no direct relationship. However, the dapartment of dance at ohio state is known for Laban studies and the interest in deep analysis and in creating a trace of choreographic ideas is a good overlap between the two. One key difference is that we did not do this work in order to reconstruct the original dance, nor was it for repertory as is typical of Laban. We started instead from an interest in creating what we call a "generative trace" that is, something that catalyzes new creativity and transforms the ideas within a dance into a myriad of other manifestations of structure. Best, Norah Thanks for your comment Tomoko. Counterpoint is the subject of all the information in Sync Objects and if you’d like a definition, check out the essays under the “INTRODUCTION” tab. In the essay “the dance” we define counterpoint and explain how the three systems (cues, alignments, recombination of movement material) create counterpoint. I teach workshops on this subject as well and may be coming to Japan with the Goethe Institute in 2011. I’ll be sure to share that on the blog when the time comes. Do you have other specific questions about counterpoint? As for the relationship with Laban notation there is no direct relationship. However, the dapartment of dance at ohio state is known for Laban studies and the interest in deep analysis and in creating a trace of choreographic ideas is a good overlap between the two. One key difference is that we did not do this work in order to reconstruct the original dance, nor was it for repertory as is typical of Laban. We started instead from an interest in creating what we call a “generative trace” that is, something that catalyzes new creativity and transforms the ideas within a dance into a myriad of other manifestations of structure.
Best, Norah

]]> By: Tomoko Matsui http://synchronousobjects.osu.edu/blog/2009/05/synco-laban-and-dance-history-student-perspectives/comment-page-1/#comment-6310 Tomoko Matsui Sat, 29 May 2010 22:56:15 +0000 http://synchronousobjects.osu.edu/blog/?p=463#comment-6310 I am a Japanese MFA student in the dance studies department. I have been thinking about the relationship between Sync/O and Labanotation, too, and I think Mara's idea is convictive. I am trying to find out the properties of Forsythe's counterpoint. Sync/O really helps me to deepen my knowledge of OFTr and sharpen my view. I am hoping that I can exchange my views with you through this blog or any other means. Tomoko I am a Japanese MFA student in the dance studies department. I have been thinking about the relationship between Sync/O and Labanotation, too, and I think Mara’s idea is convictive.
I am trying to find out the properties of Forsythe’s counterpoint. Sync/O really helps me to deepen my knowledge of OFTr and sharpen my view.

I am hoping that I can exchange my views with you through this blog or any other means.

Tomoko

]]> By: admin http://synchronousobjects.osu.edu/blog/2009/05/synco-laban-and-dance-history-student-perspectives/comment-page-1/#comment-163 admin Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:01:52 +0000 http://synchronousobjects.osu.edu/blog/?p=463#comment-163 Michael, delighted to have your response and to know that this work continues to be generative for you. I enjoy reading your blog. -Norah Michael, delighted to have your response and to know that this work continues to be generative for you. I enjoy reading your blog. -Norah

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