It takes a lot of effort to make something look effortless - Steven Sondheim When we witness an expert performer in music or in sport the word "effortless" often springs to mind. However, most people are (hopefully) aware of the amount of work actually needed to reach this level of mastery. Therefor "effort-less" can´t necessarily mean that something is "without effort". … Continue reading The effortlessness of the expert
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Timani – en inngangport til en dypere forståelse av kropp og musisering
- For musikere - For ikke-musikere - For tangodansere Timani handler om å oppnå en bedre indre koordinering mellom de ulike delene av bevegelsesapparatet vårt og derved øke evnen til musisering eller ganske enkelt til å være komfortabel i egen kropp. Du oppnår en større sikkerhet og teknisk kontroll, bedre klang og større uttrykksmuligheter på … Continue reading Timani – en inngangport til en dypere forståelse av kropp og musisering
Tensegrity, tango and giant bridges
Question: What does a tango dancer, a giant bridge and a geodesic dome have in common? Answer: They are all subject to the same laws of physics pertaining to a specific kind of principle that I wish to talk about here. Tango dancers have feet. Feet are basically foundations and speaking about foundations it is … Continue reading Tensegrity, tango and giant bridges