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GIMP
an interdisciplinary residency
An interdisciplinary residency program that celebrates fighting
spirit and vigor through theater, dance, film and social discourse.
(Click
here to read Chris Johnson's Beloit College residency recommendation)
GIMP’s mission is to create an environment
for dialogue and exposure to the disability arts through film
and a live dance performance (formerly titled From the Limb).
Through participation in rehearsals, performances, outreach activities
and forums, host communities will have a hands-on experience with
the artists and their process. This residency is ideal for universities
where various departments can be involved.
GIMP turns on its head accepted notions of dance,
performance and body image. This is an exploration which dives
into the heart of difference, voyeurism and the unexpected. Latsky
and company have created a piece of work that is a natural and
completely unique vehicle for dialogue, increased understanding
and civic engagement.
GIMP Offers:
• The Pedigree of Bill T. Jones
• The Virtuosity of Heidi Latsky
• The Daring Evolution of Disability
• The Shattering of Stereotypes
GIMP
will spark dialogue and community engagement!
In addition to the artistry onstage,
YOUR VENUE WILL ALSO GAIN:
• A diversity of articulate voices (a ready-made panel discussion.)
• A genre-shattering showcase of cutting edge disability
film. No handkerchief necessary, no heroism required.
• A choreographer who is also a degreed psychologist.
• A critically acclaimed disability advocate and lecturer.
• A choreographer who can set a work on local dancers.
• A dancer with expertise working with HIV communities.
GIMP's
Components:
Dance performance: At the end of the residency, Heidi
Latsky Dance will perform a full evening of dance that, where
applicable, incorporates the students performing one of her pieces
from GIMP and community involvement in an excerpt
from Disjointed. Post performance talkback is encouraged.
Film series: Throughout the week, Lawrence Carter-Long
will present a variety of films from his disTHIS! Film Series
and lead post performance discussions.
Lawrence works as the Director of Advocacy for the DISABILITIES
NETWORK OF NYC and is the curator of the groundbreaking disTHIS!
Film Series, which was recently featured in the NY Times Style
section- Above the Fold. As a media personality, Lawrence
has appeared on CNN, NBC's TODAY SHOW and NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO,
among others. He regularly facilitates workshops at colleges
and conferences across the nation and is a producer on WBAI's
LARGEST MINORITY radio show, where he reports on disability
arts, culture and community.
Dance work: Heidi Latsky Dance will teach class and set
a work from GIMP on the dance students. The Company will
teach class and work with community (all ages with some dance
background) to incorporate them into Disjointed.
Forums/Panel Discussions: All performers are available
for a variety of formats to share and discuss their work together;
their process; integrated dance
Movement workshops: Heidi Latsky Dance offers community
workshops that explore storytelling through movement, as well
as relaxation techniques and methods to connect into one’s
body.
CURRENT ARTISTS INVOLVED:
Heidi Latsky
Jeffrey Freeze
Lawrence Carter-Long
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