Today begins the last day of the first week. I have spent this time considering the idea of research – what is it, how does it work, how can it feed the physical? I realise it is, of course, vitally important. This time in Perth is also a unique chance to not have to find time to read and be engaged in other modes of performativity outside of or in addition to the time spent in the studio in the physical practice of moving.

Teaching yesterday I was aware, again, of how very long it takes to find your ‘mojo’ as a mover. I was saying to Simon, sitting in the sun, that that morning as I watched younger dancers against (or rather beside) older, that there is something about one’s sensuality that comes into play. Is it that the more sensual you are the more luscious, grounded and virtuosic your movement?! Not sure about that one….but there is something to be said for giving your body up to experience that is diverse outside of the studio.