Join us in the Sculpture Garden for a processional dance led by Ava Lavonne Vinesett of Duke Dance, alongside Thomas F. DeFrantz, professor in the African and African American Studies Department, and director of More Information
“Through my movements I attempted to show the impact of COVID on people, the disproportionate handling of the same, and hearts that carry despair and hope at the same time. If we stand in solidarity, we will hold hands...
“We ultimately wanted to be in dialogue with [Carrie Mae Weems’s] message while honoring those that have been disproportionately impacted by the virus. Collectively we are a diverse company composed of Latino, Native A...
“Carrie Mae Weems’s work includes the marginalized and also addresses the inequities of COVID-19. Like a support system, her photographs relieve me of pressure so I can express my anxiety. Much of the stres...
“We are drawn to Carrie Mae Weems’ work because she illustrates how public art can help communities process the complex social challenges posed by COVID-19. … We believe art can call attention to the interc...
“The dance community and being able to physically dance with others in the same space are definitely segments of my life that I have been craving more of recently. Usually, when I choreograph a dance I often use ...
“In these times of isolation, I long for the days of meeting strangers and dancing in a room full of too many people. I was driven to respond to Carrie Mae Weems’s work simply because I saw her art as a message o...
“The message of this piece is that although we are physically separated, we will always be together in spirit. My works are inspired by many things. I particularly enjoy finding ways to show emotions through my d...
“It felt important to respond as movers to the reality of COVID’s effect on Black, Brown and Indigenous people. As both dancers and people who have employment in the service industry, we have felt firsthand the weight ...
The Frankenthaler Dance Project will feature work by three student choreographers inspired by prints of abstract expressionist Helen Frankenthaler. Joey Rauch (’23), Emily Gershowitz (’24) and Leo Ryan (M.F.A.) will interp...