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New site specific work

1993
$10,000

To research and develop a new site-specific performance. The choreographer will work with 5 dancers, sculptor Edward Dormer, percussionist Toshi Makihara, and 12 additional performers. Project dates: Sept. 1993 - Aug. 1994.

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