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Tag Archives: Doug Elkins
Stopping Time
It’s hard to overestimate the importance of a good photographic dance image! I’ve looked at hundreds of dance photos over the years . Some good, many bad, and a few great. The great ones are fascinating. As a child, I was given a book with many photos of the great Russian ballerina, Anna Pavlova. I poured over those evocative images, taking in every detail, as if I could make the images come to life by simply staring at them. I was fascinated by the lines of Pavlova’s body, her pointe, and her gorgeous costumes. Just what makes a powerful photographic image? Is it the charisma of the artist or the talent of the photographer? Or both? How … Continue reading
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Tagged Anna Pavlova, Brian Brooks, David Bazemore, Doug Elkins, Larry Keigwin, Lois Greenfield, Mehosh, Tamango, Weena Pauley
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Moved to Tears
Tears of joy don’t come often in life. When they do arrive, they catch me by surprise. It’s a deep experience. Spiritual too. The ego is lost for a moment in the miraculousness of the present moment. So it was this morning, as I sat in the Lobero Theatre watching the Elkins dancers rehearse and create their new work, Mo(or)town Redux. Doug was as focused as a laser beam, asking the dancers to repeat various sections of the work, so that he could judge what was right or wrong. He sat intently watching in the audience as well, hopping back on stage to give quiet points and suggestions to the dancers. They would try again. In between long takes, the … Continue reading
o what fun
Doug Elkins is happy. His dancers are happy. I am happy. Our Santa Barbara world has become a happy place. Elkins’ gifted dancers Donnell Oakley and Cori Marquis told me they feel like small children again as they discover the beauty of Santa Barbara, after leaving behind the grimness of the harsh NYC winter. Their group is extremely pleased to have landed for a month on Western shores. In fact, after arrival, and touring their new digs, they described themselves as “giddy.” Doug is high on inspiration enabled by the opportunity provided here to dig into a new work. He’s only been able to dream about it until now. He confided, half-jokingly, with a little Elkins’ grin, “You know you … Continue reading
You Know You Want It!
Tell the Truth. Have you ever danced secretly to super market music? Have you ever fantasized about working with a famous choreographer? Have you ever thought how much fun it could be to suddenly let loose and dance in public? Did you watch Bolero Santa Barbara last year and wish you had volunteered to participate in it ? NOW’S YOUR CHANCE in a LIFETIME to make those fantasies come true. No prior dance experience required! Everyone Welcome. DANCEWORKS 2011 is gathering momentum to produce a dance Flashmob in downtown Santa Barbara, to the music of Motown, with famous NYC choreographer Doug Elkins. Doug will be in residence in Santa Barbara from Feb. 22-until March 19. Come join in the fun! … Continue reading