(1990 or 91 December?)    Video above is a rehearsal of the NYC cast shot in NYC, NY.
Dancers for Still Rush were auditioned and selected by Maida Withers with Mino Nicholas Dance Company in New York City, for a work to be performed in New York City, NY at the French Embassy Theater.  The work never premiered in NYC as planned.  Several previous producers of the Mino Nicholas dance company in New York City, forced the cancellation of the Mino Nicholas concert due to previous bad behavior (debt, etc) by Mino Nicholas. This video is the final rehearsal in NYC before performance (January 12 and 13, 1990) in Washington, DC that was sponsored by MWDCCo and Dance Place.

Still Rush performances:
(1991) January 12 and 13: Premiere performance of “Still Rush” at Dance Place as part of an evening titled Spirit Path / Migration / Remains.  Still Rush was Part II, the Migration segment.

(1992)  February 7  Performance in Arlington, VA, part of Dance for the Earth Concert – new cast of dancers, NOT NYC cast.
https://vimeo.com/100908352/ (Still Rush 41:50 to 52:48).
https://https://vimeo.com/101001560/

Still Rush:  “An intricately layered and driving work for seven dancers to a dramatic intense score by the percussion ensemble, Shaman.” (Flyer)
Choreography by Maida Withers for 7 dancers in NYC.  Original commission by Mino Nicholas.  Since the contract was not presented in New York City,  Maida Withers Dance Construction Company completed the work and premiered it at Dance Place in January, 20Washington, DC instead of Maison de Francois in New York City.

Still Rush is part of Withers environment period/era.  The original work was titled Passage, but was changed for performance.  The concept makes extensive reference to Maida’s pioneer ancestors who were driven from their homes in Missouri and Illinois (across territory that what was called “the plains”) because of their religious beliefs and the high number of people involved (voting power). Faithful members (women, men, children) of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) traveled by handcart, wagon, and on foot across the plains during all seasons of the year – a demanding adventure and sacrifice. Many died, some were killed.  Ultimately they arrived at what became known as the Salt Lake Valley – at that time not part of the US Territory.  This is one of the great “migrations of man” for religious freedom. They sought a place of peace where they could establish a “kingdom” representing their values.   The ancestors were converts to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) in Scandinavia and England, New England, others, who came to the United States looking to find a safe haven for religious freedom and to build a new  and free civilization.  Hundreds made the trek (in all seasons) and settled in the “Salt Lake Valley” (based on the great body of salt water in the valley).  Eventually the homestead became known as the State of Utah.”