The SPRING performance of Branch Dances@Wave Hill will take placeSunday, April 22 at 3:30 PMat Wave Hill Art Center, the 28-acre public garden and cultural center overlooking the Hudson River and Palisades, in NYC.The performance features performances by Beau Hancock, Jumatatu Poe, Olive Prince, Marion Ramirez, and Harold S. Smith on didgiredoo.
Come and enjoy the beauty of Spring at Wave Hill. It's a short 5 to 10 minute walk to the site from the entrance so wear comfortable walking shoes and give yourself plenty of time to get there. Audiences are advised to come prepared: check the weather forecast, and layer your clothing if its cool. Wear a hat and sunglasses. Bring water. Check this blog for last minute updates and for directions.
In addition, on Saturday April 21 at 2PM I will be conducting an outdoor workshopat Wave Hill titled Opening the Senses/Partnering with Nature. We will explore various techniques for expanding sensory awareness and connecting to the elements.The workshop is open to anyone 12 years and older.
The Spring performance of Wissahickon Reunion will take place Sunday April 15 at 10:30 AM.Joining me for this performance are dancers: Beau Hancock, Jumatatu Poe, Olive Prince, and Marion Ramírez; and acclaimed musician Harold S. Smith.
Come out and enjoy the beauty of Spring in Wissahickon Valley Park!It's a short hike to the site from the Valley Green parking lots so wear comfortable shoes with grip and give yourself plenty of time to get there.
We perform rain or shine—cancellations only in extreme weather Audiences are advised to come prepared:check the weather,layer yourclothing--the temperature in the park is usually cooler than in the city.Wear a hat and sunglasses on sunny days. Bring water.And of course check this blogfor last minute updates.
Directions to the site
We will be along the falls just off of Forbidden Drive, north of Valley Green Inn.For directions to Valley Green Inn see: http://valleygreeninn.com/directions.php
From Henry Avenue enter on Wise's Mill Rd (north of Walnut Lane, south of Andorra) This will take you down to Forbidden Drive. (you can only travel one way) Follow Forbidden drive until you reach parking lot. (1/4 mile)The performance site is a 5-8 min walk from this parking lot.
From Lincoln Drive turn right onMcCallum St. (1.2 miles past the first light). Make a left at McCallum Street. Follow McCallum until it dead ends on Wolcott St. Make a left on Wolcott, follow it until it dead ends into Valley Green Road. Make a left on Valley Green road. The road will end in a parking lot. The site is 8 -10min walknorth along Forbidden Drive.
Hello Philadelphia! Thanks to all who came out yesterday! It was a wonderful day to begin Wissahickon Reunion, sunny and crisp. So good to be in the woods again with Shavon, Olive and Jumatatu, and to welcome Marion and Beau. A special shout out to Harold E Smith and his hypnotic didgeridoo.
And many thanks to our supporters from OYWPP who came back--- Judy, Karen, Pepon, Gabe, Bill, Rocio, Rennie, Cory, Guisa, Jung Woong...--- and so many new faces! Check out Ari Kim-Ramirez, the world's youngest branch dancer!
Next performance Saturday Oct 29 at 3PM at Wave Hill Art Center in New York City. See previous posting for more info.
The first performance of Wissahickon Reunion will take placetomorrow Sunday Oct 23, from 10:30 -11:15 AM along the path from Mt. Airy Ave tothe Mt Airy Ave Bridge in Wissahickon Park. The performance will feature dancers Beau Hancock, Shavon Norris, Jumatatu Poe, Olive Prince, and Marion Ramirez and a special appearance by percussionist Harold Smithwho will bejoining us on the didgeredoo.
The forecast is for a mostly sunny day with highs in the low 60’s with a bit of wind.Fine fall weather!I hope youcan join us.
Directions
Driving:
From CC: take Kelly Drive (check your GPS as Kelly Drive may be closed tomorrow) or 76W to Lincoln Drive to the first traffic light (Rittenhouse).Turn right on Rittenhouse to first traffic light (Wissahickon)and turn left.Follow Wissahickon (you will cross Lincoln Drive) to Mt. Airy Ave (it’s the last cross street before Wissahickon curves sharply to the right to become Allens Lane.If you find yourself on the curve you’ve gone too far).Left on Mt. Airy Ave.Drive one block to the end of the road.Park along the street.The entrance to the park is at the end of the street.You will find us along the path(s).
From North Philadelphia:Take Broad Street North to Venango (just past Temple Hospital). Turn left on Venago and follow it to Erie.Cross Erie.Venango become Wissahickon Ave.Continue on Wissahickon to Mt Airy Ave ( see directions above)
Public transport:
Regional Rail:The R8 Chestnut Hill West Line will get you reasonably close and there is a train that arrives at the Allens Lane Station at 10:15.Walk west along Allen’s Lane and follow the road as it curves around to the left (it becomes Wissahickon Ave).The first cross street after the curve is Mt. Airy Ave.Turn right onto Mt. Airy Ave.The entrance to the park is at the end of the road (2 blocks). http://septa.org/schedules/rail/index.html
Buses:The H bus gets you reasonably close.Get off on McCalum and Mt. Pleasant.Walk one block north to Mt. Airy Ave.Turn left. Walk along Mt Airy Ave to the end (about 5 or 6 blocks).
Biking:From CC: Take Kelly Drive until it end on Ridge.Cross Ridge and enter the Park.Follow Forbidden Drive to the Mt. Airy Ave Bridge (it’s the one after the Kitchen’s Lane Bridge)Cross the bridgeand go up the hill.You will find us along the path(s).
