Collaborative Choreography: Exploring the Dance World with a Visionary Artist - Claire French : 97

Claire French - After a chance encounter during the Vancouver International Flamenco Festival, I was thrilled to sit down with Claire, a remarkable dancer, choreographer, and mentor with over 30 years of experience. In our conversation, we dive into her fascinating PhD research in dance, which explores the role of a choreographer as more than just an authority figure. She reflects on the significance of creating a space for collaboration between dancers and choreographers and how open-mindedness and a willingness to question can lead to new perspectives and growth in the world of dance.We discuss the pivotal moments in Claire's career as she transitioned from a dancer to a choreographer and mentor. She shares her experiences with interdisciplinary collaboration and how it has shaped her creative process, as well as the importance of fostering dialogue and understanding between dancers and choreographers. Claire's unique perspective on the art of dance is genuinely enriching to all who listen.Claire is a renowned choreographer, dance artist, teacher, and researcher with multiple awards in Europe and Canada. Claire was born and trained in Europe, but her journey led her to Canada when she pursued an MFA in Interdisciplinary Studies at SFU, Vancouver, where she became a permanent resident in 2001.Don't miss this compelling conversation with a true artist and visionary in the world of dance, Claire.Let's enjoy her story.To connect with Clairehttp://linkedin.com/in/claire-french-phd-77b74727 https://www.restlessproductions.comhttps://dancehouse.ca/event/nova-dance/https://thedancecentre.ca/event/creative-movement-for-seniors-8/2023-06-12/Send BEHAS a text.Support the showTo Share - Connect & Relate:Share Your Thoughts and Shape the Show! Tell me what you love about the podcast and what you want to hear more about. Please email me at [email protected] and be part of the conversation!To be on the show  Podmatch Profile  Ordinary people, extraordinary experiences - Real voices, real moments - ​Human connection through stories - Live true storytelling podcast - Confessions - First person emotional narratives - Unscripted Life Stories.Thank you for listening - Hasta Pronto!