Benchmarks/Back to the Wall
Enjoy a sample of two ClancyWorks performances!
"Benchmarks" highlights the ClancyWorks’ trademark of architectural partnering and working with unique sets as a metaphor for the building of relationships. Inspired by an interest to rejoice in the now of friendships as opposed to always thinking of what could be developed in the future, or waiting until someone or something has passed to honor the relationship, Benchmarks highlights the interest to celebrate the value of daily interactions with the physical athleticism that is known to Clancy’s work.
In "Back to the Wall," ClancyWorks dancers face the wall as an opportunity as opposed to an obstacle. In a point in history where hope and optimism is a need for survival, the dancers will mount and partner with the wall in physically interesting and visually pleasing ways, “with no harnesses or apparatuses – just strong physical partnering” (Lisa Traiger). In this work, the wall comes alive and offers solutions to challenges – when ClancyWorks sees a wall we don’t run away, we figure out how to transform the obstacle into an opportunity.
"Benchmarks" highlights the ClancyWorks’ trademark of architectural partnering and working with unique sets as a metaphor for the building of relationships. Inspired by an interest to rejoice in the now of friendships as opposed to always thinking of what could be developed in the future, or waiting until someone or something has passed to honor the relationship, Benchmarks highlights the interest to celebrate the value of daily interactions with the physical athleticism that is known to Clancy’s work.
In "Back to the Wall," ClancyWorks dancers face the wall as an opportunity as opposed to an obstacle. In a point in history where hope and optimism is a need for survival, the dancers will mount and partner with the wall in physically interesting and visually pleasing ways, “with no harnesses or apparatuses – just strong physical partnering” (Lisa Traiger). In this work, the wall comes alive and offers solutions to challenges – when ClancyWorks sees a wall we don’t run away, we figure out how to transform the obstacle into an opportunity.
Medium: Dance
Year: 2013
ClancyWorks Promo
In this video, you will find a sample of ClancyWorks performances and other programming.
Medium: Dance
Year: 2020
Virtually Teaching
The second episode of our pandemic web series, Virtually Teaching, in which Gerald deals with a helicopter mom.
Teaching Academic Concepts Through Dance
In 2016, Dr. Clancy presented at the TedX MidAtlantic Conference about ClancyWorks' unique arts integration philosophy.
Medium: Lecture
Year: 2016
Blue Eyed Boy
The High & Wides performing at the Garfield Center for the Arts in Chestertown, MD on December 13th, 2019. Videography and editing by Julia Golonka.
Year: 2019
Details: 4:31
Burning Well / Reverie
The The High & Wides perform "Burning Well" and "Reverie": part of an official showcase for the International Bluegrass Music Association's 2020 Bluegrass Ramble.
Year: 2020
Details: 5:08