Shortly before the piece ends, we glimpse a camel suited dancer rounding a corner with a gorgeously undulating, slow walk. The camera pulls out from a medium to a wide shot and we see him sashay seamlessly against the pounding rhythm of a fantastic score by Jason Moran and Nico Muhlly. Moments later we are returned to a wider space where we see the dance in a much larger, common kitchen area of the offices, wherein a young man in white moves freely within the open space. Once again the camera finds and follows the effortlessly sashaying dancer, as he disappears into the elevator, turning to face us just as the doors are closing. The direction, the movement, the score, the use of site are all so exceedingly well done. And I love the vertical format of the film.

The New York Times began its series, “Live from the Tenth Floor” in 2025 with a mandate to feature actors, musicians, and dancers performing songs, monologues, and/or excerpts from larger performed directly within the Midtown Manhattan office headquarters during its regular, quotidian office workers and activities. T Magazine editorial and video teams choose contemporary performances they feel would be better watched than read about. This impeccable work by Kyle Abraham and A.I.M. proves them so right. Enjoy.