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The creation of Manuel Vignoulle\u2019s new work <\/span>Heal <\/span><\/i>was unlike any creative process I\u2019ve experienced. Building a partnering piece over Zoom presented us with several unfamiliar challenges. Initially we struggled to build a physical rapport \u2013 synchronizing and merging our movements \u2013 while attending to the demands of Manuel\u2019s choreography. This process involved a lot more conversation than the works I\u2019ve created in the past. Our discussions helped us to untangle the mechanics of Manuel\u2019s choreography, which were difficult to convey over Zoom. Skyler [Lubin] and I also spent a lot of time talking as a pair about how the choreography felt for each of us, and how we could adjust our movements to better support one another. As a result, we developed a deep bond that is reflected in the finished product.<\/span><\/p>\n

Manuel based his work around relationships, recreating the give and pull between two beings. Balance is crucial in relationships, both in dance and in life. A partnership requires each person to know when to give and when to support. Once they strike a balance, trust can blossom. I will always remember how it felt to create this piece, because it forced me to come out of my shell and connect with the company members. I learned a lot about myself and Skyler through this creation, and we have developed a unique and beautiful bond.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 BalletX Independence Foundation Dance Fellow Shawn Cusseaux<\/a> on making Manuel Vignoulle’s new short film Heal, premiering on BalletX Beyond<\/a> Jan. 20. To watch Heal in its entirety, subscribe to BalletX Beyond<\/a> today!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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