ABOUT THE WORK
A dance for 8, The Bakken Trio commissioned Carl and BLM to choreograph pioneering minimalist composer John Adams string quartet John’s Book of Alleged Dances. Carl responded to the quirky, playfulness of Adams' alleged dances, which can be played in any order, by creating distinct choreography to each piece, relying on Adams’ music to provide the throughline. The music was played live by a quartet formed by the Bakken Trio on a dramatic 10’ x 10’ x 10’ platform at center, center stage with the BLM movers moving around, through and on the platform.