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MWDCCo performed an “pillow dance,” improvised for the Gala Opening of the Smith Center for Healing and the Arts in their renovated gallery at 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC.  Dancers Nate Bond, Tzveta Kassabova, Anthony Gongora, and Giselle Ruzany performed with Steve Hilmy, composer/musician. The video is a very short clip of a substantive dance performance of improvisation on partnering. The stage choreography, Collision Course, was not involved. Dancers relied on partnering with the dramatic collision and physical interactions and of helping during the “Healing Arts”  event – not related to the “sexual” implications in other pillow projects, especially the work featuring Alex Caldiero. This evening length event was a highly charged emotional experience for all – dancers and audience. Steve Hilmy’s music was so impactful, as always.

Rehearsal Photos in Studio  (No photos taken at the actual event at Healing Arts, Washington, DC Collage by Anthony Gongora:Tzveta Kassabova, Anthony Gongora, Giselle Ruzany, Maida Withers
Giselle Ruzany

Tzveta Kasabova and Anthony Gongora

Tzveta Kassabova and Anthony Gongora

Anthony Gongora, Maida Withers