SLOW WHIPLASH: A DANCE SCORE


first, stand tall:

balance each center of gravity
atop those below it,
a stable mountain.
reach down,
reach up,
reach out,
strong!


shake up:

>shake legs<
>shake hips<
>shake belly<
>shake chest<
>shake neck<
>shake head<
>radiate<


hip dance:

rock side to side
then figure eight
then thrusting hips
then happy wagging tail
then smooth floating


neck dance:

breast breath tone voice
collarbone figure eight
crying, shouting, sighing
breath as alternating current
happiness, joy, ecstasy

(interpret freely)