the force of gravity is more palpable on some days than on others / Michaela Gerussi (2021)

the force of gravity is more palpable on some days than on others

Author: Michaela Gerussi

Course: MFA Creative Practice

Year: 2021

Keywords: Affect, Creative process, Improvisation in dance, Nervous system, Scores, Somatics,

Abstract

This thesis describes the author’s multi-modal artistic Practice as Research (PaR) which inquires into the complexities of how we sense ourselves. Through embodied and reflective approaches, it considers affect and self-regulation of the nervous system as they intersect with her improvised dance-making practice. It follows a methodology which uses primarily somatic selfreflexivity in movement and stillness, and which generates further open questions rather than searching for conclusive answers. The researcher uses a subjective positionality to integrate insights from her dance practice with related concepts explored in the fields of affective neuroscience, Biodynamic Craniosacral therapy and other somatic therapy modalities. A significant outcome which has emerged out of the research practice is ‘The Protocol,’ an expanded preparatory process and multi-staged score. With a particular attention to the nervous system, The Protocol acts as a framework within which to investigate the research inquiry from a subjective, experiential perspective.

Keywords: scores, self-regulation, affect, felt-sense, improvisation, dance-making

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dc.date.accessioned 2021-12-13 09:00
dc.date.copyright 2021
dc.identifier.uri https://researchonline.trinitylaban.ac.uk/oa/thesis/?p=2413
dc.description.abstract

This thesis describes the author’s multi-modal artistic Practice as Research (PaR) which inquires into the complexities of how we sense ourselves. Through embodied and reflective approaches, it considers affect and self-regulation of the nervous system as they intersect with her improvised dance-making practice. It follows a methodology which uses primarily somatic selfreflexivity in movement and stillness, and which generates further open questions rather than searching for conclusive answers. The researcher uses a subjective positionality to integrate insights from her dance practice with related concepts explored in the fields of affective neuroscience, Biodynamic Craniosacral therapy and other somatic therapy modalities. A significant outcome which has emerged out of the research practice is ‘The Protocol,’ an expanded preparatory process and multi-staged score. With a particular attention to the nervous system, The Protocol acts as a framework within which to investigate the research inquiry from a subjective, experiential perspective.

Keywords: scores, self-regulation, affect, felt-sense, improvisation, dance-making

dc.language.iso EN
dc.subject Affect
dc.subject Creative process
dc.subject Improvisation in dance
dc.subject Nervous system
dc.subject Scores
dc.subject Somatics
dc.title the force of gravity is more palpable on some days than on others
thesis.degree.name MFA Creative Practice
dc.date.updated 2024-05-02 04:47

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Gerussi, Michaela. (2021). the force of gravity is more palpable on some days than on others (Masters’ theses). Retrieved https://researchonline.trinitylaban.ac.uk/oa/thesis/?p=2413