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| Photo of Allen by Lori Teague |
By Raven Crosby, Emory Dance Program Office Assistant
Aryanna Allen is a senior with a major in dance and movement studies and a minor in economics. Allen’s piece is inspired by artwork that she saw at the Tate Modern in London. Allen describes the piece, Cildo Meireles' Babel (2001), as “...a tower comprised of hundreds of radios, each tuned to a different station, playing all at once. Related to the biblical story of the Tower of Babel, Meireles addresses ideas of failed communication and information overload.” Though Babel (2001) serves as Allen’s main inspiration for her piece, she will be using the phrases she heard to cultivate movement.
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| Photo of Allen by Lori Teague |
When we asked Allen about her greatest inspiration when creating movement, she replied “I am inspired by all of the incredibly talented artists and teachers I have had the opportunity to work with thus far. Each of them has impacted me in a variety of ways and will continue to influence my movement style. I am interested to see how each of their personalities and processes will be revealed within my own process.”
As Allen’s rehearsals have gotten underway, she is excited to see how her initial idea will become a fully produced work of art. She is also excited to be in the role of choreographer and discovering the “behind the scenes” tasks and efforts that must be performed in this role. However, Allen’s only concern is the high caliber responsibility that being a choreographer holds. To overcome this fear, Allen stated “As in every process I have been a part of, I am sure there will be some bumps in the road, but with thoughtful planning and my incredible cast, I am confident that we will be able to navigate those rocky areas and make a piece that we will all be proud of.”
As we get closer to the show date, we will hold another interview with Aryanna Allen to explore her full choreographic process.
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