Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Jawole Willa Jo Zollar "American: Here and Now" preview by Libby Hanssen

A dancer paces the floor in silence while another moves in a slow groove to her own internal music. They both hold American flags, but it’s not coming naturally. Choreographer Nora Chipaumire notices the awkwardness and offers direction. “We are seeing you struggle with the flag, the handling of it, so let’s make it part of the work,” she says. “The struggle is good.”

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