Choreographed by Michael Tracy in collaboration with Otis Cook and Renee Jaworski
Music:“Morango...almost A Tango” by Thomas Oboe Lee was written for and performed by the Kronos Quartet and appears on the Nonesuch recording White Man Sleeps. “God Music” from “Black Angels” by George Crumb and “Fratres” by Arvo Pårt were performed by the Kronos Quartet and appear on the Nonesuch recording Released 1985-1995. “Long-Ge” by Jack Body was written for and performed by the Kronos Quartet and appears on the recording Early Music.
Costumes:Angelina Avallone, Lighting:Steven Strawbridge
About SYMBIOSIS
Symbiosis is a captivating journey from thunderous beginnings to sinuous convergence. This intimate dance unfolds with inventive partnering and mesmerizing transitions, showcasing Pilobolus’s strength, trust, and technique. Previously featured as a TED Talk and So You Think You Can Dance? It's a spellbinding masterpiece.
Pilobolus performed on TED in 2013. The youtube video of the performance continues to be a point of engagement with Pilobolus.
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The duet Symbiosis premiered in 2001 and was created by Michael Tracy in collaboration with dancers Otis Cooke and Renee Jaworski. This presentation at TED was performed by Jennifer Macavinta and Otis Cook.