Beyond the Clouds
When the lights for “Opal Loop/Cloud Installation #72503” come up on four dancers silhouetted by refracted light of a billowing cloud of fog, the scene rivals halftime at the Superbowl.
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On one of the first spring-like days this year in NYC, I arrive at Barnard College to observe rehearsal for John Jasperse’s new piece, “Tides,” which will open the LaMama Moves! Dance Festival on April 10. Jasperse, tall and lean, introduces the dancers who are warming up, and asks me to imagine the deep tunnel shape that is the Ellen Stewart Theatre stage instead of this light-filled studio. Composer Hahn Rowe attends to an iPad where his original score is recorded. The hour-long “Tides” is delicate and quirky, fascinating to watch. It interlaces a contemplative pace with sections so active they leave the dancers panting. At the end, Jasperse has one note—the whole “garden section” has gone really wrong. He doesn’t know what exactly. He’ll watch the video. Right now they need to try on some costume options. Nothing seems to work. Opening night is three weeks out.
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When the lights for “Opal Loop/Cloud Installation #72503” come up on four dancers silhouetted by refracted light of a billowing cloud of fog, the scene rivals halftime at the Superbowl.
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