Science: Space

This excerpt is a work-in-progress focusing on women's achievements in science, specifically space. This piece acknowledges the work done to make scientific discoveries in space and space exploration while rejoicing in the expansive nature of the universe and greatness that surrounds us.

Originally slated to premiere at OnStage360 in Spring of 2020, it was delayed until the end of the Summer. The once live, in the round performance was reimagined as a virtual performance. Rehearsals were held via Zoom and was set onsite along the Boston Harbor. The video premiered at Empower One Another on September 5, 2020.

This dance is one of a multiple part series about women in science. Inspired by Katie Bouman's work behind the photo of Powehi, the black hole captured April 10, 2019, the piece focuses on looking up and to the future while complimenting the women who got us to where we are today. It is an ode to the women who put us in space, continue to lead discoveries, and their resilience and drive to keep going. 

About the music: This is the eleventh piece in the Astronomy series. This series features music inspired by astronomical discoveries and events. Ryan O’Neal, the man behind Sleeping At Last wrote about this piece of music and things to listen for.

Dancers: Dana Alsamsam, Lily Dearing, Madison Florence Samantha Grzechowiak, Katie Logan, Allison Rebecca Penn

Choreographer: Madison Florence

Music: April 10, 2019: Powehi - Image of a Black Hole by Sleeping At Last

Filmed and Edited by Keeping Pace Video Production

Location: David von Schlegell’s “Untitled Landscape” Boston Harborwalk, Harbor Towers Plaza, India Wharf, part of the Harbor Towers Condominium Trust Art Collection

About the location: David von Schlegell’s “Untitled Landscape” was installed in 1964 and features four large pieces of stainless steel facing each other in obtuse angles. After being trained as a naval architect, engineer, and military pilot, he turned his focus to art and started experimenting with boat building techniques to create sculpture. He created "a tension between engineering and love of nature, between a romantic sensibility and coolly mechanic art."