For years, my dancers and I have swirled voluminous costumes of white silk into spiraling sculptural forms. We have forged an idiom that's perfect for suggesting the blanched formations, rugged peaks and wind-whipped surfaces of ice. Ice Melt depicts loss and transformation on many levels, including the visual, kinetic and emotional. The work will be a multimedia experience utilizing projections and innovative lighting to conjure up the Arctic's eerie luminosity. 

This spring we begin developing the piece during a residency at Vassar College and we are planning showings in NYC and the Boston area. In conjunction with the performances, Larry and I will offer outreach programs facilitating conversations on climate change.

I have never felt more passionate about a project. I'm proud that Ice Melt has received support from NYC's Department of Cultural Affairs but to make this project a reality we still need your help. I would be thrilled if you could MAKE A CONTRIBUTION to support this project. Any amount you can give will be greatly appreciated.

Best wishes for a happy, healthy and sustainable New Year!

-Jody