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Week 10- Cierra Torres

 How is it week 10 already!? WHAT!!


This photo is from New Slate Tech, i love the  spot light used and the Ring made around them, mimicking their round wide brim hats. Making the focal point of the stage nd this photo, these amazing dancers! The cyc is warm with red at the base and dimming and fading into a darker red the further you travel up towards the lights. For the Sow dancers wore white shirts and in this photo my dancers are wearing black shirts I notice a difference in lighting without the white shirts since the white will take on any color that is placed upon it! Warm red shins highlight form from stage left. From stage right we have purple shins filling in more form and adding dimension to the body and shapes. This picture specifically embodies the color of “feel good” it make slow down and take a deep breath, almost as if the dimness of the lights inspire the calmness of my breath and movement! The Shadows created on the ground make for an interesting addition in the composition of the photo as well! 

The main thing i learned in. This class is to be able to back up my wants/ intentions. I wanted this this way because _____, this informs _______, the music ______. There are so many ways about it but as long as i can talk it through i am good. The other thing is you said in class the other day something along the lines of the lighting designers are here to make your choreography come alive. We want to make your piece, your piece, but as Choreographers you have to communicate it nicely and well. Once I heard you frame it this way it immediately clicked, and I realized that the lighting designers are just as human as we are and leading with, Grace is always first.

I can not believe this class is over and. I wanted to say thank you! Thank you for treating us with respect and encouraging our curiosity without making us feel dumb! This is NOT easy and you guys make it look easy!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge, time and energy with us! I don’t think i can create anymore without lighting being apart of my creation process! And Mac thank you for always stepping in and being an amazing ta for us! I am sending all the best and Happy Holidays!! 

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  1. Lonnie AlcarazDecember 8, 2025 at 3:19 PM

    Thank you for much for your trust in us as I have to throw you in to it quickly but I was so happy with the outcome from all of you. Your realizations coupled with your description of the what the lighting is doing means you will have some many wonderful collaborations in the future. Thank you for your kind words and all your work in class!

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