Repertory

Tom’s Wealth: A Dance for the Masses (2008) an evening length piece for 35 performers, which will premiere September 19 and 20, 2008. To learn more about Tom’s Wealth, see the Press Release. For a list of performance dates, see Schedule of Events.

No Story (2007) a quintet, simultaneously dense and stark, working closely with complex rhythmic structures of music by Alexander Balanescu.

Little Known Facts (2006) an intricately crafted sextet set to music by The Books, an abstract commentary on oppression and patriarchy.
(15 min.)

Flutter (2006) a large group work celebrating the breathtaking beauty of the quotidian, for 28 non-dancers (men, women and children), music by Marvin Gaye.
(3 min.)

Yield (2006) a topless duet for dancer and non-dancer, challenging the stereotypes of gender and beauty.
(3 min.)

Three Quartets (2004) a mathematical investigation of form and pattern inspired by Michael Nyman’s String Quartet No. 1.
(15 min.)

Five or Six Things (2004) a love duet playing off the differing kinds of strength that is unique to each performer. Both physical and emotional, the duet examines the layered richness and complexity of a longterm relationship.
(5 min.)

Slow Bird (2004) a solo for nondancer woman and child, danced to music by Gillian Welch
(3 min.).

Oh (2004) a melancholy solo about longing and desire set Be Good Tanyas’ rendition of Oh Susanna.
(3 min.)

Rain (2003) a piece for nine women, a lush landscape of movement phrases set to the wildly romantic music of a Mexican string ensemble. Surrendering to the rich musicality of the stringed instruments, while simultaneously sidestepping any possible sentimental pull the music might have on its own.
(13 min.)

Cowboy, Red (2003) a quartet choreographed to a cascade of images from old films that provide a visual ‘score’, much the same way music is used in making dances.
(10 min.)

Undone (2002) an octet comprising an assemblage of over 25 unfinished phrases, reflecting the intererior dialogue as one might be caught in mid-thought or half-finished sentences.
(variable)

Rock, Scissors, Paper (2001) a gawky, unsentimental, fast-paced work for a trio of dancers set to the music of Henry Cow.
(7 min.)

Girl and Letter (2001) nine non-dancers wear tape recorders and speakers that project original poetry by Gary Duehr, so that words and nondancer movement provide a backdrop to a solo by a company member.
(9 min.)

Here’s Why (2000) a whimsical quintet set to the music of Bill Frisell and Marvin Pontiac.
(10 min.)

Just a Minute, Eddie (1999) a quartet set to a sound score of archival radio messages sent by the conductor of a real-life runaway train.
(15 min.)

Without Word (1998) a duet danced to the music of Villa Lobos.
(7 min)

Joycie’s Pie (1992) featuring twelve nondancers, skipping to an American folk song.
(3 min. excerpt)

Wigwam Ladies (1984) solo costumed in fur bra, hot pink tutu with green pompoms, dancing gravity-bound to Mahler’s Kinderlieder.
(4 min.)