NEXT Reflections is a series of creative pieces (images, texts, audio works) from participants of NEXT Choreography, offering a personal insight the course. This very first one is called ‘Expressing Without Expectations’ and it’s written and performed by S-bars.
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Expressing Without Expectations
Written and performed by S-bars
I was worried at the start if I would fit in
but we all moulded perfectly
the beautiful space
we were in
encouraged moving out of your comfort zone
being vulnerable together
expressing without expectation
I loved the routine of seeing the same faces
the
studios doors that accept you as you are
conversations we shared in shapes created around the room
and the times when we didn’t need to speak our bodies
spoke from our heart
you don’t need to be polished performer for this course
you just need to be there
-where
you have the space and time
to grow your ideas
where laughter meets fear
and smiles beam from one side to the other
I learnt so much about how I can move
and I also learnt how to not care about finished products
the beauty of expressing without expectation
how we found joy in the unfinished material
the process
inspiring people all around me
the warmth of the ever-changing
studio lights on us
all together
Next Choreography
welcomes you
About S-bars
S-bars is a Spoken Word, Movement and Drag Artist currently living in London. When S-bars is not performing they are regularly facilitating workshops across the UK. Follow them on Instagram at @sbarks_.