Story Tapestries: Arianna Ross and The Ensemble executes performances and residencies that use the arts as a means to bridge barriers and help individuals foster a deeper connection to what they are learning and teaching. Story Tapestries creates international, dynamic programs that weave the power of dance, music, theatre, hip hop, rap, written word, visual art, and spoken word with any school subject. The artists are known for their ability to teach and perform for all ages with equal success because they custom design the programs to fit the needs of students and the subject.
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
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
Full Circle Dance Company is a multiracial ensemble dedicated to presenting diverse stories, tackling real-world issues, and creating physically and emotionally powerful performances for a broad audience. In addition to performing frequently throughout Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia, Full Circle has performed in Connecticut, New York, Ohio, Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. Taking on important issues faced by our communities, Full Circle's choreography reflects diverse approaches and perspectives—inviting audiences to see and understand challenges in new ways.
Adrienne Bergeron, a new resident of Baltimore City, by way of Los Angeles and before that New York City, is a dancer, singer, actor who has performed at regional theatre's across the country. However, as of late, Adrienne's focus and drive has shifted to create for the stage--as a teaching artist, choreographer, and director. A summa cum laude graduate of Lees-McRae College and a proud member of AEA, Adrienne has been choreographing, directing, and teaching children and adults all over the United States for years.