Bethany J. Hansen
Choreographer. Educator. Researcher. Performer. Innovative Leader.
About Me
As a movement creator, I specialize in facilitating efficient patterning. Through directing, teaching, creating, and performance, I share my wealth of embodied knowledge. My philosophy centers on the belief that dance is a harmonious interplay of the body, mind, and soul. With a commitment to artistic expression and the transformative power of movement, I aim to inspire and elevate the experiences of those engaged in the world of dance.
My WorkThe environment in which art unfolds is shaped by various factors. The psychological resonance, coupled with kinesthetic awareness of oneself and others, manifests uniquely and resonates on multiple layers of understanding. While each individual experiences their existence uniquely, there is an inherent commonality that unites all. This recognition of shared humanity forms the foundation for my work, where I explore the intersections of individual experiences within a broader collective context.
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Artist Statement
I hold the belief that dance is inherently accessible to everyone, as the human body is intrinsically designed for movement.
My natural inclination is that of an investigator; I respond to inquiries with further exploration, circling around, zooming in and out to identify numerous entry points before delving into my creative process. Drawing inspiration from movement research, readings, paintings, and meditation, I embark on a continual journey of discovery. This persistent curiosity fuels my quest to comprehend embodiment at a cellular level. I intricately weave a bricolage of modalities into my exploration of bodily intelligence, meticulously crafting these diverse movement strands into aesthetic patterns within the space, the body, and the soul. In describing my movement, I characterize it as powerful and propelled by force, simultaneously expansive and detailed. Its controlled release stems from accessing proper anatomical function, allowing it to achieve a state of freedom. Through this artistic journey, I aim to transcend the boundaries of conventional movement, exploring the profound connections between the physical, emotional, and spiritual realms. |
"As the aging body draws the energy in and works to sustain life, there is a quaking a fluttering of experience in the distal edges. There is a give and take in life. The cognizant body decreases as does the mind as we wander in and out of complete awareness. I feel the power in a simple hand squeeze. The laborious breath juxtaposed with the soft, almost inconceivable rise and fall of the sternum, the belly, the navel center, the life force. As the desire returns and the body begins to extend out and retreat in - yearning to connect. The life force seeps out, and what is left is the fragile branches with a robust anchored trunk as the roots deepen into the stable ground, searching for support. I see the power being exchanged many times in each process. It is a constant exchange. It is a cycle, it is my LIFE FORCE." Bethany
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