Mandala

Today we explored the beauty and the ritual of the mandala.
The music was reminiscent of a twilight raga whilst we used our hands and bodies to explore the circular patterns of a mandala.
Using elastics and fabrics we created a large structure resembling a mandala and danced in it. We also worked with coloured rice to create small mandalas on the floor.
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Circles

A simple structure, elastics reaching out to the high edges of the room from a central weight on the floor. Slightly hypnotic sounds drawing us in on the keyboard. Round and Round. Each person played their part in creating a circle ritual, in and out of the elastics, or circling arms and body. 

Then with music building, a weave of threads began to happen as balls of cloth were thrown from one to another around the elastics.

Relax in a new beautiful tangled space.

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The last few weeks...

We have been having a busy time here at LEVEL and we haven't blogged for a few weeks so here is 3 weeks of photos for you to enjoy!

Week 1

We used a large pendulum filled with coloured sand to create a large artwork on the floor. We worked as a team, using our bodies and poles to change the direction of the sand. 
Along side the group piece we also had powder paint to create individual artworks.

Week 2

After enjoying creating visual art piece the week before, this week we concentrated more on movement and music. We split into two opposing teams, the red team controlling bells and chimes whilst the purple team in charge of the drumming. After listening to the sounds, solo and group dances emerged and we finished by lowering the lighting and dancing with purple and red glowing balls.

Week 3

We re-grouped as red and purple teams but this week had the addition of a grid on the floor. We moved in and out of the squares and positioned objects within the grid.
To finish we went to the LEVEL gallery space to interact with a current exhibition "shadows". With 4 wall projection and music it is a place to relax and watch, but also a place to add to the installation by creating your own shadows.

Please click "read more" to see all the photos from the last 3 weeks. Enjoy!