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DraftWork:
DraftWork is a free, low-tech, afternoon series curated by Ishmael Houston-Jones, which is designed to give artists an opportunity to show works-in-progress. An informal discussion and reception follows the afternoon of performance.

  • Laurie Berg and Eryn Rosenthal
  • Talya Epstein and Tara O'Con
  • Anna Azrieli and Karl Cronin


  • Laurie Berg and Eryn Rosenthal
    October 3, 2009 • [Sat] • 3:00 PM
    Admission: FREE, No late seating.

    In A Different Brand Of Chaos, Laurie Berg and collaborator Siri Peterson examine physical changes using digital and analogue polyrhythms.

    Choreographer Eryn Rosenthal uses contact improvisation as the foundational vocabulary in Habeas corpus, creating a space for reflection on issues of freedom, power, abuse and relationship.



    Talya Epstein and Tara O'Con
    November 14, 2009 • [Sat] • 3:00 PM
    Admission: FREE, No late seating.

    Talya Epstein breaks down the established hierarchies of control using physically taxing games which result in a winner and loser in the duet showgame: round two.

    Choreographer Tara O'Con and dancer Jodi Bender solve physically challenging predicaments under tight time constraints and the body's increasing fatigue levels. This untitled work has original music composed and performed by Jason Sebastian.



    Anna Azrieli and Karl Cronin
    December 12, 2009 • [Sat] • 3:00 PM
    Admission: FREE, No late seating.

    Anna Azrieli explores changes in her body and the vulnerability of vanity in Belly. Belly is comprised of three movements: Belly, Hair and Living Room.

    Karl Cronin's Childress reframes environmental process within the context of a relationship between a man and a woman in the small town of Childress, TX. Childress shares the history of the land and of this young couple.

    Danspace Project's 2009-2010 DraftWork, Danspace @, and FOOD FOR THOUGHT series are supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and City Council Member Rosie Mendez.


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