David's words for my 90 second performance

David:


RELAY (N.)
c.1410, "hounds placed along a line of chase," from M.Fr. relai "reserve pack of hounds or other animals" (13c.), from O.Fr. relaier "to exchange tired animals for fresh," lit. "leave behind," from re- "back" + laier "to leave" (see delay). The etymological sense is "to leave (dogs) behind (in order to take fresh ones)." Of horses, 1659. Electromagnetic sense first recorded 1860. As a type of foot-race, it is attested from 1898. The verb is first attested c.1410
shift (n.1)
I saw this idea of “relay” in Kelly’s work. It was clear not only in the choice of song (that had to do with doves) but also in the manner in which she descended the stairwell. This action really seemed like ling down tracks and then going back to make sure each track was laid down with proper care. Very lovely to watch this delicate pattern being formed.

ADORE
c.1305, from O.Fr. aourer "to adore, worship," from L. adorare "speak to formally, beseech," in L.L. "to worship," from ad- "to" + orare "speak formally, pray"

In Kelly’s work I also got this idea of an act that was adored. It seemed that her movements were rooted deep to a story that was held very sacred and we were all very privileged to witness this ritual.