#103 Accepting Your Body To Delight In Pleasure — Doron Perk
As we navigate the complexities of our lives and creative pursuits, it’s essential to balance effort with pleasure, technique with self-expression, and productivity with rest. By embracing our agency in how we approach tasks and allowing ourselves the freedom to enjoy the journey, we can weave a richer, more fulfilling tapestry of experiences.
Accepting Your Body To Delight In Pleasure
Being comfortable with our bodies—and ourselves—requires accepting that we are in a constant state of change. This acceptance isn’t about resignation but rather about embracing the ebb and flow of our experiences. It's about shifting our focus from what we perceive as flaws to what we find delightful and to engage awareness in pleasure.
Finding The Rhythm Of Pleasure: A Journey Beyond Perfection
When we think of excellence, a world of strict discipline and years of rigorous practice comes to mind. Wether you identify with being a top-level professional, a great parent, a committed partner or simply the best version you can be.
But what happens when this dedication starts to overshadow the joy of self-expression and creating from your heart?
A great way to navigate the fine line between striving for perfection and being genuinely free is to first be part of a community where you´re accepted to let go of the need for approval, and second to listen to and follow your own experience of pleasure as you go through your doings. This is the journey where your uniqueness is celebrated.
From Effort To Pleasure
Effort, in any endeavor, can become overwhelming if it’s not accompanied by a sense of pleasure. Whether it’s working through a demanding ballet routine or tackling daily chores, effort without enjoyment can lead to burnout. Finding a way to infuse pleasure into our efforts is key to sustaining motivation and satisfaction.
One approach is to personalize how we engage with tasks so you get to do things your way. For example, when cleaning the house or handling taxes, allowing ourselves the freedom to choose our method or make the process more enjoyable can shift the experience from a mundane duty to a more pleasant activity. It’s about finding ways to make even routine tasks feel like an expression of our personal style.
The Art Of Agency And Creativity
Agency in how we approach tasks is crucial. When we feel forced into a specific way of doing things, it can stifle our creativity and make the process feel oppressive. Conversely, when we take ownership of our methods and choices, even in seemingly mundane tasks, we enhance our sense of pleasure and satisfaction. This applies to everything from cooking a meal to preparing for a performance. It’s about making deliberate choices that align with our values and preferences, which in turn fosters a sense of agency and personal fulfillment.
Embracing The Tapestry Of Life
Life’s pleasures often come from the continuous interplay of different experiences, much like the rhythms in a piece of music or a dance routine. Just as a tapestry is woven from various threads, our daily lives are enriched by a mix of routines, spontaneous moments, and creative expressions when they get infused with the potency of pleasure.
The Pleasure Of Rest
Sometimes, the most profound way to reconnect with ourselves is through simple rest. Taking time to lie down, feel gravity, and let our thoughts wander can be incredibly restorative. It’s a chance to step away from the pressures of productivity and simply be present with ourselves.
This practice of allowing ourselves to do nothing—without the pressure of achieving results—can help us reconnect with our innate sense of pleasure and creativity. It’s a reminder that enjoyment doesn't always come from achieving or performing but from simply being and appreciating the moment.
Are you too self critical? Accepting your body isn´t resigning, it´s about living on your own terms to delight in pleasure. Learn how here on episode #103 of The Sensual Sessions Podcast, “Accepting Your Body To Delight In Pleasure” with Doron Perk, Dancer, Choreographer, Teacher and More Fish Dance Company Founder.
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About Doron Perk
Doron Perk (he/him) embarked on his dance journey at the age of 8, immersing himself in Israeli folk dance. He later honed his skills in ballet, contemporary, and composition at the prestigious Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance in Israel. Throughout his career, Doron has graced the stages of renowned dance companies including the Croatian National Theatre in Split, Compañía Nacional de Danza in Madrid, and the Batsheva Ensemble in Tel Aviv.
Currently based in New York City, Doron thrives as an independent choreographer, performer, and educator. He proudly serves as the founder and artistic director of More Fish Dance, while also lending his expertise as a Gaga Movement teacher and associate director with ZviDance. His remarkable talent was acknowledged by Dance Magazine, listing him among the "Best Performers of 2016." Doron was further recognized as a LABA fellow in 2021 and nominated for a Bessie Award in 2022. Notably, he has been granted three Extraordinary Ability in the Arts O-1 Visas.
Since 2016, Doron has been a regular instructor at Gibney and Mark Morris, and has made guest faculty appearances at Purchase College and Sarah Lawrence College. He has facilitated original movement workshops at esteemed institutions such as the Center for Performance Research, GALLIM, Arts on Site, DeSales University, Muhlenberg College, George Mason University, as well as international venues including the Scrigni Festival in Rome, Italy, the Fix-in-Art residency in Thessaloniki, Greece, and the HaStudio Theater in Haifa, Israel. From 2021 onward, Doron has been sharing his unique approach to a traditional ballet class titled "Super Chill Ballet" at New York City Center, Gibney Dance, and as a guest teacher at the Suzan Dallal Center in Tel Aviv, Israel.
As a choreographer, Doron collaborates closely with dancers, musicians, and filmmakers, weaving together compelling performances. His creations have graced renowned venues such as the Martha Graham Studio Theater (WestFest), Judson Church (Stuffed/Crossroads), Joe's Pub (DanceNOW), the 14th Street Y Theater (LABA LIVE), Dixon Place, the Public Arts Hotel (Variety Life's Carmen), the Ace Hotel (Create:Art), the Motion State Dance Festival in Rhode Island, the Mexico City International Contemporary Dance Festival in Mexico, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in the UK, and the Hateiva Theater in Tel Aviv, Israel, among others.
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