Yordana Rodriguez

research

La Cueca Sola – Research Day 3

Here are some snippets of Wednesday the 5th of January, my third research day, in the studio. Exploring different movement qualities that support the story that I would like to share in my solo performance La Cueca Sola. I will perform La Cueca Sola ...

La Cueca Sola – Research Day 2

I would like to share some snippets of the second day in the studio. Where I am continuing my research of different movement qualities that fit my narrative. see more snippets of my third day in the studio These photos are made by Reinier van Olderen. ...

La Cueca Sola – Research Day 1

Since last November we, Illusionary Rockaz Company, have our own dance studio and office in our beloved hometown Utrecht. After being together for almost 25 years, we finally did it! It feels incredible to be able to practice in a place that we can call ...

Iron Lotus – Phantom of the Roboticah

I came to the Bay Area to learn more about the history of popping and meet elders of the community in Oakland, San Fransisco and Richmond to hear their stories. I went to the city San Francisco to learn from Lonnie Green (aka Poptart aka the Fillmore Kid) ...

Part of my process

Another week has passed, and I am already 4 months in this research. There are days where I am filled with inspiration and I just want the time to stop. Because I need every hour, every minute, and if possible also every second to continue my quest. I am ...

New encounters

This week I have been in Tilburg for 5 days, cause I was part of International Choreographers Week. I felt that this was a good addition to the research in my development as a choreographer. Being able to meet new choreographers, dancers, researchers from ...

How to make space for growth

During my research* I am making a mind map* about authenticity. So I can understand its definition better and see which key point are involved. By building this into a framework, it gives me the opportunity to test its potential in my quest to get to know ...

Mothership, building your legacy

In my last Skype session I spoke to Rashaad (who is one of my coaches in this research) about mentorship. To better understand the meaning of it and also to observe which pillars he was referring to and why. So I could apply those to reflect on my own ...

Transforming my notes into a visual aid for better understanding

I love to do research; to read, to watch documentaries and to talk about those subjects. I actually just love to acquire knowledge, but my problem is storing the information that is gained. I noticed that I had troubles with this when I studied in high ...

Structuring my thoughts into a framework

This whole project started with me having several ideas. Actually I always have different ideas flying and flapping around in my mind. But I can have a hard time in disciplining myself to keep on investing enough time to actually pursue those ideas long ...