Developing experiential openness and reciprocity in 'Viridian' (2014), a cross-generational community dance experience and practice as research screendance project

Presents ‘Viridian’, a practice as research, cross-generational screendance project. Draws upon seminal research into the fields of somatic movement arts and community dance practice to discuss how 'Viridian' fostered an inclusive community dance experience, and one which sought to embrace difference and develop understanding of the potential we have to empower each other through experiential openness. Considers how Shin Somatic principles and processes were applied in the making of the dance film 'Viridian' and, in specific, reference to how the project facilitated empathic listening and an inclusive community dance experience. Includes comments and reflections from the perspective of the performers to give voice to their experiences and reflections on the creative process. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence.