why am i here...
What is performance? For me, performance is about giving value and/or meaning to something temporal. I think this definition encompass the traditional performing arts such as dance, theater, and music, but it also include some of the new art forms such as DJ’ing or tuning some software to manipulate sound or visuals. The important thing is that it has to be temporal, and if you miss it, you might never see it again. Maybe my definition is too simple…..
My interest in this class is rooted in this definition as well. I myself am not much of a performer, and when I have done performances, I get scared shitless. My primary interest is finding ways to transform people’s simple gestures and actions to something meaningful and playful. I am very interested in ways to engage the audience, the make the viewers a part of the show. Hopefully the things I work on will be meaningful as well, because that’s what I believe distinguishes good performances from bad ones.
Am I in the right class?