Some choreographies are like swings at a playground - passive potential in static form, waiting to be unleashed by the user.
And others, are like rollercoasters - already dynamic, kinetic structures, extracting reactivity from whomever goes on them.
A third and more complex kind, are a sort of hybrid of these two basic options, requiring an adjustable approach by the dancers when engaging with them.
In order to maximise the choreographic potential of each different type of choreography, there’s a need for a clear strategy of engagement with the choreographic thing by both the choreographer and dancers.
Not all choreographies can be danced in the same manner. Choreographies are tools, and so reading (or writing) the manual before using them, is indispensable.
