jan 1, 1986 - Soda Lake first performed by Rambert

Description:

The piece deals with two aspects of Hall’s sculpture:
The shape and the way it affects the space: The piece makes choreographic references to
the shape and line of the sculpture, as well as embellishing the space in which it stands.
The original starting point for the sculpture: In certain sections of the work, the dynamic
qualities of the movement material allude to the movement qualities of small desert creatures
(rapid flurries of movement and curled safety positions beneath the sculpture). The use of
expansive peripheral gestures and large travelling phrases appear to conjure up a sense of
the never-ending expanses of land uninterrupted by the obvious landmarks. There is also a
sense of stillness and calm that comes through the silence, resting moments when the dancer
is not moving and through a careful use of focus.

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