The Dance of Improvisation: The Unity of Body Awareness in Creation, Performance, and Appreciation

The Dance of Improvisation: The Unity of Body Awareness in Creation, Performance, and Appreciation

20250401-20250514 Dance Notes, #15 Today (0401) morning: Self-measurement through the body’s usual perceptions, sliding into the dormant or unconscious places. Continuously expanding the amplitude and subtlety in different dimensions of perception through practice, unfolding self-awareness in a stable and light consciousness. Relaxed yet firm. Determined yet light. Emotionally driven, rationally driven, etc. Refining perception is … Read more

Understanding the Science Behind Smiles: Real vs. Fake

Understanding the Science Behind Smiles: Real vs. Fake

A Moment of Science · Nov 4, 2024 (Yaël Ksander) What do passports, driver’s licenses, and class pictures have in common? Bad smiles, of course. There’s just nothing even remotely amusing about waiting in line for two hours at the DMV or the passport office. So when it’s finally time to take a picture, the … Read more