Dance is for indigenous peoples, breathing is for survival. “Dance has always been part of our culture since time immemorial. It is the purest cultural expression, as old as humanity itself,” explains the director/producer Jason Brennan“It was part of our ceremony, it has always been and will always be part of us. Dance is also one of the most powerful ways to bring people together. Unity That is one reason why ceremonial dance was outlawed and largely eradicated by colonialism. But we are seeing a resurgence in all types of dance, and that is the beauty of this art form.The body is used as a way for people to express their emotions, to express who they are, and to heal. It evolves while staying true to its origins of moving the.” His new variety TV series, pulse, showing the depth and diversity of this coupling. The title itself is rooted in the flourishing vitality of the dance’s origins. “Dance began as an instinctive response to the beat of the human heart. It stimulates our bodies with the desire to be like and express ourselves.The heartbeat is the feeling that enters your body when the drums resonate, what flows through your veins when the music fills you. It’s also a metaphorical expression.We’re still here.Dancing alive.Is there a grander vow in life than having a strong pulse?” reflects the splendor of the world around us. “Traditional powwows and ballroom dances are often direct representations of the natural world (such as observing animals and nature). have something in common: dance is to the human body what wind is to Mother Earth: it moves freely, inspired by the elements around it.”
Jason said he was thrilled at the prospect of producing the show and humbled by highlighting such wide-ranging creative ingenuity. It was very visual and being able to capture it and enhance each dancer’s technique was inspiring for us. It was incredibly satisfying to find different ways to capture these dancers in that element and show how skilled they are. We are proud to provide a platform for these talented people to showcase and share their art, and a point of contact for APTN to find value in this project and bring it to an audience. I am truly grateful for what they have provided.” “Each dancer has a unique personality, so with 13 dancers, there is definitely something for everyone. They all have fascinating stories with elements of life and dance styles. They are relatable because they open their hearts to us and speak frankly The performance is simply beautiful and makes us proud of the talented people in our community It’s so easy to think.”
pulse We aim to provide a fun and enriching educational experience for our viewers. “We hope they learn, discover and appreciate not only the art form, but also these amazing dancers and why they are indigenous dancers. I think they were blown away by the variety of performances they were able to do and really awed by what they saw.” Art and movement have the power to teach us in ways that words cannot. often pulse Premiered on APTN on October 7th.
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The new variety series “Pulse” showcases the talent of Aboriginal dancers. Photo credit: Courtesy: Project for PR.