The human creature is the creature that exists through imagining and symbolizing rather than through a direct confrontation with reality. Moreover, it is this lack of confronting the real, that defining the human, can be perceived. We exist through a semblance of reality and rarely if ever through a direct confrontation of reality.
To be the animal who is caught up in his own image is an unnatural state of being, a state of being only known to humans. “A shadow grappling with images, a somnambulist who sees himself walking, who contemplates his movements without discerning either their direction or their cause." -E.M. Cioran. It is in this recognition and experience of self-reflection that we have become human, the creature who is here, but is nonetheless distracted by the virtual image of how we see ourselves to be as reflected by those around us. It is through this indirectness that we confront the world, that we have separated ourselves from the purity of vegetative existence.
About me:
Human Creature is an experimental dance/physical theater company based out of San Francisco, California. We incorporate an eclectic blend of dance styles in conjunction with music, multimedia, and concepts of philosophy and psychology in an attempt to blur the lines between the real and surreal, beauty and the grotesque, the comedic and tragic. We strive to obtain knowledge and build an experience by embarking on a journey into the unknown and hope to share with others what emerges from within through an outward expression of creation. The intention of our work is to stimulate and heighten the senses, opening the doors of perception by deconstructing the human condition and expressing original ideas through art. Human Creature exists under the artistic direction of Derek Harris and Meegan Hertensteiner.
WORLDWIDE CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS & AUDITIONS 11th Annual San Francisco Hip Hop DanceFest (www. sfhiphopdancefest. com) (Micaya, Founder and Artistic Director) November 20-22, 2009
What we look for: · Professional Dance Companies from all over the Globe (Any size, from solo to group) · All styles of Hip Hop and Hip Hop Fusion · Use of Hip Hop styles in unique and interesting ways · Use of Hip Hop Dance to tell a story · Social Content/Commentary · Artistic Quality · Extraordinary Technical Skill and Ability
IF Hired :
SFHHDF PROVIDES- · Travel expenses and/or performance fees · A packed house at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre in which to perform · Invitations to attend any and all VIP events hosted by the SFHHDF · Opportunities to connect with dancers from all over the globe · Media coverage
COMPANIES MUST PROVIDE- · Companies MUST provide a HIGH RES URL, BIO and PHOTO · Companies must submit/audition THE SAME PIECE that they intend to perform · Pieces must be between 6-9 MINUTES long
To submit footage OR schedule a live audition :
TO SUBMIT FOOTAGE- · Upload HIGH QUALITY footage of the exact piece (6-9 minutes) you intend to perform (full cast and costume) and send the link to info@sfhiphopdancefest.com OR · Send HIGH QUALITY dvd or video footage of the exact piece (6-9 minutes) you intend to perform (full cast and costume) to: SF Hip Hop DanceFest PO Box 411492 San Francisco, Ca 94141-1492 DEADLINE: August 25, 2009**** ****(It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you submit as soon as possible, as the show may get booked before the deadline date.) OR TO SCHEDULE A LIVE AUDITION - · Companies who wish to audition live, must schedule an audition time and date. · To schedule an audition, send a request email to auditions@sfhiphopdancefest.com · Live auditions are held September 2009 in San Francisco . · Companies must audition the exact piece (6-9 minutes) they intend to perform (full cast and costume).
how was the debute?? did you bring down the house? or at least the fire department? so you think you can dance? i thought i could, but i got sick. as they say in the gay world, "you better WORK"
Hello Meegan and nice to meet you Derek! Thank you so much for sharing your point of view with me. The photographs are gorgeous and provoking of thought and emotion. I can't wait to see more!
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