Loom(2018)

/Loom/ 1) appear as a shadowy form, especially one that is large or threatening. 2) (of an event regarded as ominous or threatening) seem about to happen. [google dictionary] Just as this motion capture technology is influenced by the dancers’ actions, so too are individuals and society as a whole influenced by our choices, votes, actions and kindnesses.

Choreography by Missy Pfohl Smith in collaboration with the dancers Digital Media and Motion Capture by W. Michelle Harris Performed by Performed by Jeanne Schickler Compisi, Sarah Dearstyne, Sarah Johnson, Nanako Horikawa Mandrino, Alaina Olivieri, Julie Schlafer Rossette

Original music “Lift” composed by Garret Reynolds for this work Music performed by Ben Magruder, viola, Henry Myers, cello, Anna Dunlap, harp, Julie Egan, guitar

The creation of this work was supported in part by a Decentralization Grant from the New York State Council on the Arts, with support from Governor Andrew Cuomo, administered by Livingston Arts, a member supported organization. BIODANCE also extends our gratitude to Wegmans for a donation of goods in support of this work.