Ohad Naharin - Gaga

Gaga

Naharin developed a type of technique called Gaga. There are two venues for this technique: one for dancers and one for people. This distinction is meant to draw a line between those who will perform and those who are dancing simply to better themselves. In his technique, he has a series of words that signify particular ways to initiate movement and the parts of the body involved in initiating and feeling that movement. One example is “Luna.” When he says this, he is referring to the joint between the metacarpals and the proximal phalanges on the palm. These circular areas, which can be found at the base of the fingers as well as the toes, are our “moons,” hence the name “Luna.” In this movement, the objective is to isolate the moons, both on the hands and the feet. This develops a rich sensation and sensitivity in the hands and feet that are important for movement throughout the body. Naharin’s technique establishes a flow throughout the entire body that allows complete fluidity, no matter where the movement is initiated.

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