Two seasons in one day

An early start as we set of to the Teton mountains, a long drive ahead of us. The day was of to a beautiful, if unexpected start as flurry of soft white snow transformed the already majestic mountains into a Narnia like wonderland. 

The snowy drive to the Teton National Park

There was a nervous undertone to the day as the group was awaiting news of what the dance challenge would have in store for us. Everyone was eager to get warmed up, if only to get the task out of the way. Dance tutor Kate demonstrated a little exercise in which we would attach an action to our name, hers was an abstract movement; she flung to group straight into the exetcise by giving us only a few seconds to think of an action. Robyn was the first to take part by flapping her wings in a very litetal display and Jay next showing off his feminne side with a pirouette.

Although still cold, the flow of dance carried through, it didn't stop our statue performance nor the

double splits from dance girls and the relationship with the nature that surrounded us.

After jumping back in the car we headed towards our next stop to work on our group performances. Driving along we could not help but admire the beautiful scenery of the Teton National Park. 

The Teton mountains

Once at our destination we split into five groups each with a dance student as our main leader. To the dancers surprise the students were more willing to participate than they, and the students themselves, anticipated. This allowed a flow of creativity;  indepth exploration of movements using personality and nature as inspiration.

Joe's dance group

We as students, were slightly reserved to what was asked from us but after our performance we were quite surprised how fulfilling and enjoyable this experience was. I feel this has allowed us as artists to be creative in many forms and allow our inhibitions flourish into budding artists.