Ayman Harper/ Forsythe Workshop
Ayman Harper
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William Forsythe
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Ayman Harper/ Forsythe Stager
Ayman is an artist & educator committed to the performing & visual arts. A 25-year veteran, he has performed in over 25 countries, taught across five continents, & staged William Forsythe repertoire across the globe.
A former dancer with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Netherlands Dance Theater 2, Frankfurt Ballet and The Forsythe Company, he has collaborated & performed works by some of his field’s most influential artists. In 2009 he was extended a personal invitation from Baryshnikov to perform alongside him at the BAC Gala.
Harper has been an avid practitioner/teacher of improv for over 25 years & as Choreographer has been commissioned by Hubbard Street 2, NDT 2, The Forsythe company, and various universities.
In the field of music his tap dancing was featured on track “You” from the album Marriage of True Minds by electronic musicians Matmos.
Harper has always been driven to pursue his love of pedagogy. He has developed an approach to coaching that encourages non violent communication while emphasising accessibility and inclusion to all.
William Forsythe/ Choreographer
William Forsythe (1949) has been active in the field of choreography for over 50 years. His three decades of work with his ensembles in Frankfurt exerted significant influence upon generations of artists in a wide array of creative practices.
With an initial focus on the organizational underpinnings of academic ballet Forsythe has, since 1991, extended his choreographic discourse into the field of visual arts. While his work for the stage resides in the repertories of ensembles worldwide, his installations are presented internationally in museums and exhibitions. Forsythe has been the recipient of numerous awards which include the Golden Lion of the Venice Biennale and Der Faust, both for lifetime achievement.
Quotes from Forsythe:
“It’s a balance thing – the muscle chain alters according to how you use the middle finger of the hand, say, will affect the rotation of the upper arm, which forms a huge chain of muscular reaction – which affects your technique, and finally alters the effect of your dance.”
The Arts Desk
“There are a gazillion rules, and it’s just which ones you decide to investigate.”
Vogue
“You’re always going to be a student. There’s no real mastery.”
Houston Ballet
“If dance only does what we assume it can do, it will expire, I keep trying to test the limits of what the word choreography means.”
New York Times
Ayman is an artist & educator committed to the performing & visual arts. A 25-year veteran, he has performed in over 25 countries, taught across five continents, & staged William Forsythe repertoire across the globe.
A former dancer with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Netherlands Dance Theater 2, Frankfurt Ballet and The Forsythe Company, he has collaborated & performed works by some of his field’s most influential artists. In 2009 he was extended a personal invitation from Baryshnikov to perform alongside him at the BAC Gala.
Harper has been an avid practitioner/teacher of improv for over 25 years & as Choreographer has been commissioned by Hubbard Street 2, NDT 2, The Forsythe company, and various universities.
In the field of music his tap dancing was featured on track “You” from the album Marriage of True Minds by electronic musicians Matmos.
Harper has always been driven to pursue his love of pedagogy. He has developed an approach to coaching that encourages non violent communication while emphasising accessibility and inclusion to all.
William Forsythe/ Choreographer
William Forsythe (1949) has been active in the field of choreography for over 50 years. His three decades of work with his ensembles in Frankfurt exerted significant influence upon generations of artists in a wide array of creative practices.
With an initial focus on the organizational underpinnings of academic ballet Forsythe has, since 1991, extended his choreographic discourse into the field of visual arts. While his work for the stage resides in the repertories of ensembles worldwide, his installations are presented internationally in museums and exhibitions. Forsythe has been the recipient of numerous awards which include the Golden Lion of the Venice Biennale and Der Faust, both for lifetime achievement.
Quotes from Forsythe:
“It’s a balance thing – the muscle chain alters according to how you use the middle finger of the hand, say, will affect the rotation of the upper arm, which forms a huge chain of muscular reaction – which affects your technique, and finally alters the effect of your dance.”
The Arts Desk
“There are a gazillion rules, and it’s just which ones you decide to investigate.”
Vogue
“You’re always going to be a student. There’s no real mastery.”
Houston Ballet
“If dance only does what we assume it can do, it will expire, I keep trying to test the limits of what the word choreography means.”
New York Times
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