One of the challenges I face when working with a new choreographer or artistic director is how much I am allowed to contribute. I would like to say that everyone is always open to artistic input from their collaborators, but I have learned from past experiences that that is not really the case. After all the time I have spent working in dance I find that I no longer just look at pieces in terms of what lighting can do to support the choreographer’s work. I am looking at the piece with a critical eye. This is the first point of contribution that I have to negotiate. While I have never suggested choreographic changes, I have at times offered what I would call staging ideas. Ways to consider the entire stage ...
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