92nd Street Y Presents ALLISON MILLER, RIVERS IN OUR VEINS – Preview

A spokesperson describes the event as follows:

“...The performance includes as special guest the award-winning dancer Michelle Dorrance and features three additional dancers – Claudia Rahardjanoto, Maleek Washington and Luke Hickey – and live video projections by Todd Winkler.

...A song cycle embracing the concept of flow and renewal, Rivers in Our Veins is inspired by what writer Rebecca Solnit calls “human geography” – a perspective encompassing indigenous communities who depend on rivers and the vital role waterways play in their survival. Miller celebrates the history and cultural diversity of some of the North America’s great rivers – the Hudson, Potomac, Delaware, Susquehanna and James – and the conservation movement dedicated to reclaiming them from pollution. This innovative, vibrant Americana work combines original jazz with percussive tap, modern dance, and video projections in a unique arts experience..."