The performer

   We've been hammering away at endurance, line, and technique but never on performance. Finally dug in and blasted the music today for a mini rope/tissue improv.  How in the world do you move with grace when you're lifting your body over and over again, twisting, dropping, sweating, and flying.  On top of it, I'm usually on the production/visual end so performing feels completely awkward.
  So, I'm pondering performance and those I've had the pleasure of photographing over the years.   Dancers especially capture my heart; surrendered, ruthless, fierce, sweet, and in the moment.
I can easily end up with 8 gigs from a short shoot because I start dancing too.... following thier breath with the shutter, aching to click everything into permanence but also wanting to preserve the ephemeral. 

You inspire me. 
   
Circo Zero
photo: Luiza Silva

Dandelion Dancetheater
photo & set: Luiza Silva

Sideshow Physical Theatre
photo: Luiza Silva