Choreographers Quote by John Parish
“Collaborations work when both or however many parties are the right people to be working together for whatever reason - whether it's two musicians or a musician and a filmmaker or a musician and a choreographer, if the combination is right, the possibility exists to make something greater than the individuals could make. But if the combination is wrong than you generally end up with a compromised piece is probably less than the individuals could make.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing collaboration, John Parish, 2020
Successful collaboration hinges on pairing the right people, allowing the whole to surpass individual contributions; mismatched pairings yield weaker results.
In simple terms: Right partners create better outcomes; wrong ones dilute quality.
Key Takeaway
Choose partners whose strengths complement each other.
Themes
collaboration
creativity
teamwork
Mood
optimistic
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- music production
- film projects
- dance performances
- cross‑disciplinary art
Key Concepts
synergy
compatibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What qualities make a partnership successful?
- How do you assess compatibility before starting?
A Different Perspective
Even with the right people, external constraints can limit the final product.
