posted by adrian chan @ 2:38 PM
Thursday, June 06, 2002
"A dance is a walk structured to be felt." I can't remember where that came from, though I think it was a Russian architect or composer for some reason. I've always liked this quote. Thinking about it today though I began to wonder if it misses the point somewhat. Dancing is social. You can dance alone, sure, but i think the point here is made with social dancing in mind. Or perhaps there are two kinds of dance: the inner dance (to music, or structured to be felt by music, with music providing the structure) and the social dance, which produces feeling from communication. "A dance is a walk structured to be felt or a talk felt by walking."
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About Me
- Name: adrian chan
- Location: san francisco, California, United States
I'm a social interaction designer, consulting to social media companies, and part-time social technology theorist. I'm fascinated by communication issues, and try to stay abreast of new technologies while maintaining a critical distance (helped by a passion for theory and philosophy). Of late I've been v interested in climate change and issues facing the planet's well being and future. I'm an audiophile and music nut, and play guitar for pleasure. Because I consult I spend a good deal of time in cafes. Where I will frequently become over-caffeinated.
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