Inspired by Gertrude Stein’s "Tender Buttons", this soft duet reflects on the exertion of staying present for another person. This work was developed during the bst residency at the University of Washington Dance Department, August 2023. an arrangement in a system to pointing marks the first collaboration between MS+A founder/director Mary Sigward and Brooklyn-based composer Charles Rudig.

 

Premiered on June 16, 2024 at the Seattle International Dance Festival

Run time: 7.5 minutes

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Choreography: Mary Sigward, in collaboration with the dancers

Dancers: Lael Battiste and Rhea Keller

Music: Charles Rudig

Additional performance at Base Arts Space in Seattle, WA on September 13-14, 2024. ​​

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