We’re excited to share with you a video tour of Every Word was Once an Animal currently on exhibit the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art. Inside the video tour, Janusphere Director Darion Smith combines movement gesture and spoken text to discuss his collaborative role on the dance elements in the project. The video tour also features rehearsal excerpts narrated by Smith explaining how they connect to Carla Bengtson’s world of nonverbal communication and multi-sensory immersion.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the live interactive dance elements had to be canceled and the museum remains closed to visitors until further notice. Currently, Smith is planning the creation of an evening-length performance in collaboration with composer Juliet Palmer, where dance and sound will continue to shape an experience inspired by their work with Every Word was Once an Animal. We look forward to sharing updates on this next chapter including audition information for dancers, event dates and locations. Stay tuned!