Pioneers of vertical dance BANDALOOP perform world premiere of FLOOD at #theMomentary

In February BANDALOOP was honored to present the world premiere of FLOOD, a new work commissioned by The Momentary in Bentonville, Arkansas for their grand opening festival. FLOOD is a groundbreaking collaboration with two incredible San Francisco Bay Area based artists, creative technologist Osman Koç and composer Ben Juodvalkis, and BANDALOOP's own Melecio Estrella as choreographer. Dancing outdoors, BANDALOOP's work is always in conversation with elemental realities - sunlight, precipitation, wind, air quality and temperature. We may think we are in control, but eventually Nature shows us who is really in charge. During this pandemic underscored by climate chaos, it is plain to see how vulnerable we are to forces larger than us. In honor of Earth Day, BANDALOOP premiered FLOOD online yesterday in celebration of the ecosystems to which we belong, with reverence and responsibility. May we step forward in care for our planet and each other. Featuring projection design informed by fluid dynamics, new choreography, and a musical score steeped in rhythmic fluidity, FLOOD is an exploration of water: its trajectories, its ability to deconstruct, to take our breath away...and its power to make us float. Follow on Instagram: BANDALOOP @bandalooping The Momentary @themomentary Osman Koç @_kocosman Ben Juodvalkis @benj3737 + + BANDALOOP honors nature, community, and the human spirit through perspective-bending dance. A pioneer in vertical performance, BANDALOOP seamlessly weaves dynamic physicality, intricate choreography and climbing technology to turn the dance floor on its side. Founded by Amelia Rudolph, BANDALOOP re-imagines dance, activates public spaces, and inspires wonder and imagination in audiences around the world. The company trains dancers and youth at home and on tour, and has performed for millions of people in over 22 countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas, and Asia, and on screens in films and digital media. BANDALOOP is based in Oakland, CA, where the company creates work for its bi-annual home season and for touring performances presented around the globe each year. Education and outreach are also an intrinsic part of the company’s mission. In addition to its ongoing work with youth, BANDALOOP offers regular classes, camps, and intensives at its home studio and in the mountains, and team building programs for business executives. Learn more: www.bandaloop.org