If there's anything good about me at all, its my capacity to
take in good stuff with my senses and keep it there forever.
I look at myself as a collector of beautiful things. I allow my senses to just absorb the good. The garbage on the other hand goes in and goes out
(unfortunately I have no control over how it goes out.)
So here I am with a beautiful lingering thought about a past choreography.
Lucky to have been fortunate enough to have been touched by art.
I've always believed that in silence, one can hear your own thoughts. In solitude, you can feel without restriction. When you're alone, you are free. Being alone however, never guarantees that you figure everything out. There will be days that you will just coast and just continue walking aimlessly, .... alone. Thankfully, the universe gives each soul a pivotal moment that changes everything. It comes in different packages but the best package of all is when you are touched.
The stage blank as a canvass, with only a woman showcased. Stillness. The woman tells hers story. Her journey is rich but she's alone. As life would have it she is confronted with something different but new at the same time. She meets a man just as she has a million times over. But this time, she feels different. In a moment she goes through all the emotions, but keeping her intentions restrained. Excitement, uncertainty, burning desire, happiness all encapsulated in the eyes. And then comes the life changing moment, he touches her hand. All will never be the same again. She realizes the power of a touch. Sensual ? Yes. Comforting Yes. The woman realizes its more than just that. A single touch made everything brand new. Her breath is shared by another and they dance almost never hand in hand but together. A new journey is about to take place because she has been touched.
This in my mind, was Ea Torrado's WIFI piece . Her choreography was much like her story. Her piece at that moment made me feel different. I had been touched. At the end of her piece I was no longer watching with my eyes. In fact, I must confess that I was taken back to the moment my loving husband tried to touch my hand. Beautiful choreography danced by two beautiful dancers. Truly blessed to have seen it.
Show details :
WIFI GALA SHOW
June 14, 2012
CCP Little Theatre
Dancers: Erick Dizon and Ea Torrado
Music by Parachutes: Paperbirds
Choreographer: Ea Torrado
Music by Parachutes: Paperbirds
Choreographer: Ea Torrado
Photo Credit : David John Garcia
