Reimagining the Intangible: An investigation into the symbiosis of dance and poetry as a choreographic tool for (re)constructing memories / Jessie Ng (2021)

Reimagining the Intangible: An investigation into the symbiosis of dance and poetry as a choreographic tool for (re)constructing memories

Author: Jessie Ng

Course: MFA Choreography

Year: 2021

Keywords: Choreographic process, Choreography, Collaboration, Creative writing, Dance and poetry, Imagination, Memory,

Abstract

Reimagining the Intangible is a choreographic investigation into the art forms of dance and poetry writing, exploring the idea on how the symbiotic relationship between these two art forms and their constructs can be used as a choreographic tool for (re)constructing memories within a performative context. This research is approached as a narrative inquiry with heavy emphasis on the collaborative approach. The discussion delves into the theories of episodic memory and the transience of memory, and the concept of liminality within theatre whilst ultimately exploring the overarching question: how could we capture intangible, such as memories, and reimagine them onto the performance stage?

Reimagining the Intangible also reflects on the developing choreographic method Poethesis which I have devised as a response to the research questions and further leads to the examination of the choreographic and compositional elements of movement and poetry I have explored in the devising of this method. This research reflects on contemporary works that have influenced its development, informing the choreographic process and decisions made for the final production in July 2021.

This body of work complements my work The dog who ran down the road performed in the Laban Theatre on 12th July 2021.

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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=2415
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Reimagining the Intangible is a choreographic investigation into the art forms of dance and poetry writing, exploring the idea on how the symbiotic relationship between these two art forms and their constructs can be used as a choreographic tool for (re)constructing memories within a performative context. This research is approached as a narrative inquiry with heavy emphasis on the collaborative approach. The discussion delves into the theories of episodic memory and the transience of memory, and the concept of liminality within theatre whilst ultimately exploring the overarching question: how could we capture intangible, such as memories, and reimagine them onto the performance stage?

Reimagining the Intangible also reflects on the developing choreographic method Poethesis which I have devised as a response to the research questions and further leads to the examination of the choreographic and compositional elements of movement and poetry I have explored in the devising of this method. This research reflects on contemporary works that have influenced its development, informing the choreographic process and decisions made for the final production in July 2021.

This body of work complements my work The dog who ran down the road performed in the Laban Theatre on 12th July 2021.

dc.language.iso EN
dc.subject Choreographic process
dc.subject Choreography
dc.subject Collaboration
dc.subject Creative writing
dc.subject Dance and poetry
dc.subject Imagination
dc.subject Memory
dc.title Reimagining the Intangible: An investigation into the symbiosis of dance and poetry as a choreographic tool for (re)constructing memories
thesis.degree.name MFA Choreography
dc.date.updated 2024-05-03 01:44

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Ng, Jessie. (2021). Reimagining the Intangible: An investigation into the symbiosis of dance and poetry as a choreographic tool for (re)constructing memories (Masters’ theses). Retrieved https://researchonline.trinitylaban.ac.uk/oa/thesis/?p=2415