http://swanlakesambagirl.disqus.com/enThu, 06 Nov 2008 14:23:29 -0000http://www.tonyaplank.com/swan_lake_samba_girl/2008/11/05/finding-your-ideal-postsynaptic-partner-to-form-the-perfect-synapse/#comment-4551108haha too funny, Isaac was great - he worked a lot on the musicality of it, trying to time the entrances b/c I actually couldn't get it right (even tho I choreographed it! It was supposed to be more free form b/c the music beats sort of fall away at the end). I was just so glad to get a guy to do it. I really wanted to do a dip or something supported for the last pose because of the "finality" of it - I would have been with my postsynaptic partner being female, but we would have had to do a pose that wasn't what I ultimately wanted in my head, at least! I didn't think any guy would do it, but he was so great about it. <br> <br>There is a team of four choreographers based in Chicago to choreograph the winner of each category (grad student, post doc, professor, and overall "popular choice") - and there's even mention of a full theatrical run and a possible world tour!! The goal is to really get artists and scientists to collaborate together, and to educate the public on both art and science in a really fun way.joleneThu, 06 Nov 2008 14:23:29 -0000http://www.tonyaplank.com/swan_lake_samba_girl/2008/11/05/finding-your-ideal-postsynaptic-partner-to-form-the-perfect-synapse/#comment-4551107I can imagine how hard it was Jolene (though it didn't look it -- it flowed effortlessly!) So cool that the winner will be choreographed by seasoned choreographers -- I wonder who? <br> <br>Her partner IS cute -- oh and I love the whole ending pose; not only the deep dip but how he put his head on your chest and kind of cuddled you. So sweet. And the two of you look like one, whose pieces fit together like a puzzle -- like one happy synapse finally at peace :)SwanLakeSambaGirlThu, 06 Nov 2008 13:00:14 -0000http://www.tonyaplank.com/swan_lake_samba_girl/2008/11/05/finding-your-ideal-postsynaptic-partner-to-form-the-perfect-synapse/#comment-4551106Her partner is cute, too...PhilipThu, 06 Nov 2008 12:41:43 -0000http://www.tonyaplank.com/swan_lake_samba_girl/2008/11/05/finding-your-ideal-postsynaptic-partner-to-form-the-perfect-synapse/#comment-4551105Thanks Tonya! It was a blast, and choreographing was so hard, I almost felt like just promising that I'll never say anything bad about anyone else's choreography again (ALMOST). The final winner will get their PhD choreographed by real choreographers! That would be really cool but I'm not holding my breath. ;)joleneWed, 05 Nov 2008 23:39:22 -0000