This is a dance piece I created after seeing the QED documentary entitled John’s Not Mad, about a young man with Tourette Syndrome. In the course of everyday life, John would suddenly burst out with swearing, insults and random obscenities at inappropriate moments. He simply couldn’t control the urge to say the wrong thing at the wrong time.
The concept for Tanya’s Not Mad was “dancer’s tourettes” – trying to deal with daily life, interrupted by ‘bad dancing’. I wrote, choreographed and directed the film, but still managed to be surprised when people said they saw a bit of Buster Keaton in the performance! I hope you enjoy the film.
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Hey Tan totally cool! Love the video & such a good idea to have a blog. You need to get RSS then I can add it to my RSS! Is it posted on your Facebook?? X x x Jen
Fabulous, this just made me cackle out loud……x
Hey Tanya,
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Loved it! Made me chuckle and was moving!
Tanya, you are Mad.. but I love it so please continue!! Really girl, you got talent. I’ll put a link to it on my website. Speak soon, xxx JenWren