On 11/11/11, the Dolphin Dance Project (http://dolphin-dance.org/) was engaged in an extended period of rehearsals with wild Pacific Spinner dolphins. We are honored to contribute a dolphin's perspective to the One Day On Earth project (http://www.onedayonearth.org/).
For more, please visit our blog post: http://thedolphindance.wordpress.com/2012/04/09/one-dolphin-day-on-earth/
Like us, dolphins have rich cognitive and emotional lives expressed…
On 11/11/11, the Dolphin Dance Project (http://dolphin-dance.org/) was engaged in an extended period of rehearsals with wild Pacific Spinner dolphins. We are honored to contribute a dolphin's perspective to the One Day On Earth project (http://www.onedayonearth.org/).
For more, please visit our blog post: http://thedolphindance.wordpress.com/2012/04/09/one-dolphin-day-on-earth/
Like us, dolphins have rich cognitive and emotional lives expressed…
One of the wild Pacific Spinner dolphins featured in our contribution "One Dolphin Day On Earth" ( http://vimeo.com/39607998 ), Sirius can be recognized by the two white spots on his right flank. In this brief portrait, we can appreciate how each dolphin has a unique personality and meaningful relationships with friends and family. Read more at our blog post http://thedolphindance.wordpress.com/2012/04/09/one-dolphin-day-on-earth/
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A young Atlantic Spotted dolphin whom we nicknamed "Scratchy" insistently tries to get the attention of the camera person (Benjamin Harley).
We are working on a film about communication between humans and wild dolphins through movement. If you would like to find out more or make a donation to support the film, please visit http://www.dolphin-dance.org
Donations of $50 or more will receive a DVD of our debut film, 'Together' and our heartfelt thanks.(http://dolphin-dance.org/dolphin-dance/Donate.html)
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Using footage from a recent training/rehearsal session, we present a 60 seconds dance that demonstrates the technique and skills we are developing to dance with wild dolphins. An out-of-competition offering in appreciation of the 60secondsdance.dk competition. Featuring Chisa Hidaka, Jillian Rutledge and Kathleen Fisher. Text by C. Hidaka. Filming and animation by Benjamin Harley.
The Dolphin Dance Project is creating films about communication…
In a recent rehearsal, a wild Pacific Spinner dolphin whom we know as 'CrossBite' spirals down, leading Jillian Rutledge, Chisa Hidaka and Kathleen Fisher in a synchronous dance. Dana Richardson also briefly joins. As Kathleen arcs upward, taking the lead, 'CrossBite' circles around to follow her and guides the other dancers to sustain the quartet's lovely connection. Filmed by Benjamin Harley.
The Dolphin Dance Project is working on a film about…
A young Atlantic Spotted dolphin leads Chisa Hidaka and Benjamin Harley through a spiral that ascends from sandy depths into sunlight. Filmed in RED 4K by Howard Hall (http://howardhall.com).
To learn more about this first clip from our new work, read the blog post: http://thedolphindance.wordpress.com/2011/11/14/up-and-coming/
The Dolphin Dance Project is working on a film about communication between humans and wild dolphins through dance. If…
For English, please see below
野生のイルカと一緒に泳ぐという長年の夢を遂に実現された澤村佳代子さん。大自然の海の中で自由な意志で人間と関わり合うイルカたちとの出会いは、私たちそして多くの人にとって人生の転機となったように、彼女の生き方を大きく変える経験となりました。
「たとえ会うことができなくても、この海の中にイルカたちがいるんだと思うだけで本当に幸せな気持ちになる。」という彼女の言葉は、海で出会った仲間たちへの深い愛情と尊敬の気持ちに溢れていました。
野生のイルカたちの懐の深さ、人間に対する信頼と好奇心、惜しみない愛情に触れると、私たちの道徳的本能が目覚め、彼らに対して同様に接することによってのみ人は応えることができるのだと、私たちは一瞬にして理解するのです。
私たちの活動は、イルカという海の仲間の存在を直感的に肌で感じることで、彼らや彼らの住む環境に対する人々の関心や意識を高めることを目的としています。健全な環境で彼らが健やかに安心して生きていけること、私たちの活動全てを貫くこの願いを込めてこのビデオをお届けします。…
Chisa Hidaka, director of "Together: Dancing with Spinner Dolphins" speaks about the Dolphin Dance Project and communicating with wild dolphins through dance.
This clip features Chisa Hidaka (speaker and dancer), Erzsi Palko (dancer) and wild Atlantic Spotted Dolphins and Pacific Spinner Dolphins. Underwater videography by Bryce Groark, Brett LeMaster, Loui Terrier, Benjamin Harley and Chisa Hidaka. Produced and edited by Benjamin Harley.
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