Intentional:
I think that it might be cool to use lifting (the activity using the base and the “flyer”) when you’re trying to create a dynamic scene but with little dialogue. The scene might get too busy if the characters are both lifting or balancing on each other while speaking. The audience might only follow the movements and miss out on what the characters are saying. If there is going to be dialogue, it might be better to have it be something not as plot relevant or a repeating phrase.
Counterbalancing would provide nice imagery when going for a symmetrical layout of a scene, especially with the action where both partners are leaning back and then squatting down, so that could be interesting to experiment with. It could also work to show relationship dynamics in a metaphorical (metaphysical?) way.
Action:
– When being base, keep stance wide and sturdy. And don’t be afraid to say something hurts or feels wrong.
– When being the flyer, go slowly and also try to start with your hips, which is your center of balance, before putting full weight onto the base. Also, test the base first before going on.
– When counterbalancing, it’s easier if both partners are pulling weight instead of one person trying not to and the other is.
– It’s easier to do the activities (lifting, being base or flyer, counterbalancing) if you keep eye contact, and if you’re both around the same height.
