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