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"Podcasts on Process" explores choreographer Liz Lerman’s creative process. Lerman, a MacArthur Genius Fellow known for evocative performances and innovative teaching methods, has revolutionized not only contemporary dance but also arts-related instruction over the course of her career. The series examines Lerman’s working methods and investigates how other artists and schol
ars are considering these same principles. The series is curated and produced by Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) Curatorial Practice MFA Candidate Kirsten Marie Walsh for her thesis. Walsh’s year-long Graduate Fellowship at The Contemporary afforded her the opportunity to work with and explore Lerman's practice. In her creative research practice and career, Lerman has asked big questions: Who gets to dance on stage? How can artists serve other disciplines? How can conversation heal? "Podcasts on Process" identifies tools from the choreographer’s practice and explores how these tools are used to address questions around contemporary artistic practice, audience, multidisciplinary collaboration, and performance. Listeners are encouraged to not only tune in but also interact on an episode-by-episode basis online. The first episode will dive into Lerman’s body of work to familiarize listeners with her approach to choreography and working methods. Then Podcasts on Process will examine four of Lerman’s tools: exploring methods and modes of collaboration, challenging assumptions that only professionals can create beautiful dances, considering various forms of documentation, and structuring constructive feedback. Original music by Ruby Fulton, and sound engineering for the series by Estelle Kline.
