Terra Firma was created under the Baryshnikov Arts Center and the Jerome Robbins NEW Fellow program, 2010 -11. Terra Firma examines migration, immigration—the search for solid ground. Collaborating with artist Andrew Lyght’s sail boat installation and set to John Adams “The Chairman Dances” this piece explore free movement versus bound to express the conflicts of uncertainty, precariousness, solitude, resilience, sacrifice, and personal identity that one faces in transit.
Created under the Baryshnikov Arts Center and the Jerome Robbins NEW Fellow program. 2010-11 TERRA FIRMA examines migration, immigration—the search for solid ground. Collaborating with artist Andrew Lyght’s sail boat installation and set to John Adams “The Chairman Dances” this piece explore free movement versus bound to express the conflicts of uncertainty, precariousness, solitude, resilience, sacrifice and personal identity that one faces in transit. Running Time: 45 minutes (can be arranged for versions of 10-20minutes) Dancers: 6 Premiere: September 2010 Choreography: Stefanie Batten Bland Environment & Installation: Andrew Lyght Music: John Adams, Stefanie Batten Bland Lighting Design: Lacee Godman Costume Design: Stefanie Batten Bland
