The Yard Brings Timelapse Dance Ensemble to the Island
The popup performance was held in West Tisbury.
The popup performance was held in West Tisbury.
artistic director Jody Sperling, are in residence at The Yard for the next few weeks.
artistic director Jody Sperling, are in residence at The Yard for the next few weeks.
Ms. Sperling’ performances often include site specific events that focus on climate-oriented issues.
Ms. Sperling’ performances often include site specific events that focus on climate-oriented issues.
The group focuses on an environmental message with their work.
The group focuses on an environmental message with their work.
The group will also perform at the Yard on July 18 and 19.
The group will also perform at the Yard on July 18 and 19.
Ms. Sperling is a New York City-based dancer and choreographer who founded Time Lapse Dance 25 years ago.
Ms. Sperling is a New York City-based dancer and choreographer who founded Time Lapse Dance 25 years ago.
Using dance choreography and costumes, Ms. Sperling and her ensemble work to illuminate facets of the planet that may have been overlooked.
Using dance choreography and costumes, Ms. Sperling and her ensemble work to illuminate facets of the planet that may have been overlooked.
The ensemble’s latest project focuses on sea level change.
The ensemble’s latest project focuses on sea level change.
The new piece exemplifies the weightlessness and serenity felt when suspended in water.
The new piece exemplifies the weightlessness and serenity felt when suspended in water.
Elaborate costumes are a staple of the group.
Elaborate costumes are a staple of the group.
Dancers mimic natural systems and cycles.
Dancers mimic natural systems and cycles.
Sponsored by The Yard, the Timelapse Dance ensemble performed a community popup dance piece in West Tisbury on Sunday.