Apr 12, 2018
Ralph in Stage Lights 2 by Mark Klotz Via Flickr: One of my photos of dancer Ralph Escamillan performing on the studio stage during the David Cooper Dance Photography Workshops. March 17-18th, 2018.
Ralph in Stage Lights 2 by Mark Klotz Via Flickr: One of my photos of dancer Ralph Escamillan performing on the studio stage during the David Cooper Dance Photography Workshops. March 17-18th, 2018.
FAUX SOLO
Empty space, a human body, and 8 articles of clothing. FAUX SOLO explores the dialogue and collaboration made between the body, sound, clothing and space. Each article of clothing dictates the next move into the unknown space, becoming acquainted with the space with each accumulated piece. The sounds emphasize the impact of the colliding costumes and contrasts to the space surrounding it. It attempts to accent the feel of each moment, while supporting the shape of the entire piece as a whole. Simultaneously, the body is on view yet it is also the tool for manipulating the clothing and environment - the subjective/objective, personal/public is continually emphasized and revealed.
Dancer / Choreographer/Producer : Ralph Escamillan Director: Nancy Lee (http://www.nancylee.ca/) DP: Sepehr Samimi Sound Designer: Stefan Seslija Gaffer: Donald Risky MUA: Jess Hawkins Hair: Thom Robins Costume Sponsored by: Lulu Lemon Lab Location Sponsored by: The Settlment Building PA: Nathan Ho PA: Linh Phan
This film was made possible and commissioned by Festival of Recorded Movement (FORM 2016). Premiered in June of 2016 at the FORM festival.
Freedays feat. Ralph Escamillan
I can't believe I missed this class. I was so fortunate to take his contemp and commercial hip hop classes though. This kid is only 18 years old yet one of the most seasoned and fucking talented ass dancers I've ever seen. He moves in ways that I've never seen anyone move. He came from Vancouver to perform at our showcase/fundraiser and teach at the workshop and I don't think he left anyone uninspired. Not only did he inspire the shit out of me but he's also just the nicest guy.
I feel like such a creep because I'm so in love with him but dass okay. ANYWAY, yeah marvel at his beauty.