Luminata: It is our light

Choreographers: Ellen Maynard and Autumn Scoggan

Location:  Under The Viaduct at 125th Street and 12th Avenue near the West Harlem Piers

Performers: Ellen Maynard, Autumn Scoggan, Madeline Irmen, Quentin Burley, Emily Jones, Theresa Elwell, Melanie Gallo, Erin Kerr, Ava Untermeyer, Jazmine Dugall

Synopsis: This group dance will occur at sunset; and as the afternoon sun creates slanted light pathways, the dancers will move in their own pathways. Rich magenta and orange colored fabric will stretch across the expansive grey concrete. The dancers will weave in and out of each other and the fabric, creating both intricate and broad pathways. A community will form within the group of dancers as they move together to create something larger than each individual. The fabric will evoke a rich sense of empowerment.  At some points the fabric will become a long dress train, at other points it will work as an ornate wrapping. The movements of this piece are inspired by the arches of the viaduct and the grandeur of the huge space. The dancers appear tiny under this large sturdy structure, and while their movement reflects that at times, at other times the movement empowers them to share the grandeur of the space and of the group.

Music: Musicians will be invited to play brass instruments.

Costumes: Graffiti jackets that will illuminate are being designed by street artist Lady K Fever.