Using the theory and practice of The Six Viewpoints as our lens, we will look at how time speaks to us as a material that is primary to us as performance makers. Time and music, time and gravity, time through the nervous system, and time as a phenomenon found in every nook and cranny will be covered. You will be invited to create a short composition at the end of this workshop to see how time flexes its muscles and informs the meanings of your work.

Originated by dancer/choreographer, Mary Overlie, The Six Viewpoints deconstruct the materials used in performance: space, time, shape, emotion, story, and movement, opening up their infinite possibilities.

Deborah Black is a dancer, theatre maker, writer, and teacher. She has performed in the work of Deborah Hay, Mary Overlie, Susan Rethorst, and Ann Hamilton. While living in Rotterdam (NL) from 2013-16, she created and toured with the Tuning People (BE) and Ymist Company (NO). She is currently researching the space between the body and language with poet Alyson Hallett (UK) and while writing her first book. Deborah has taught physical theatre and dance at the Fontys Hogeschool voor de Kunsten in Tilburg (NL) for three years. She led guest and master classes at Goldsmith’s University London, NYU’s Experimental Theatre Wing, Drama Studio London, Ohio University, Skidmore College, Rowan University, James Madison University, University of South Florida, as well as private workshops in New York City and all across Europe. She has taught Mary Overlie’s Six Viewpoints on-line for the last three years. www.deborahblack.net