Sure, I could give advice; I could, say, travel the world, listen to music. But all I can really say is do something you want to do and do it well. And if you want to be a choreographer, then you have to make dances.
Mark MorrisRead
No dance has ever turned out the way I thought it would, because I trust enough that I can start something with some ideas and then it takes itself somewhere.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Creative processes often take unexpected turns, leading to unique outcomes.
This quote by Mark Morris emphasizes the unpredictable nature of artistic expression. It suggests that while one may begin with a set of ideas, the true creative journey involves trust in the process, allowing the work to evolve in ways that surpass initial expectations, thereby resulting in a dance that is uniquely its own.
Themes
DanceCreativityTrustEvolutionArtistic Expression
In practice
Example use cases
During a workshop on choreography, to inspire students, I shared this quote to encourage them to embrace improvisation.
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