Remember how a couple months ago I mentioned that we'd be posting shortly about an amazing vertical dance performance we attended near Laramie? Well, here it is! To expedite the typing portion of this post, I will present tonight's installment in an informal, FAQ format.
Q1: Where did Vertical Dance at Vedauwoo occur?
A1: The event was held at Vedauwoo, an amazing rock formation near Laramie. We arrived with many other people, claimed a comfy spot to watch, and settled in for the show!
Q2: I imagine you'll be discussing the dance component of "Vertical Dance" shortly, but was there any music?
A2: Yes! And, amazingly, the band that accompanied the dance performance perched itself on the rock face, well above the crowd (see them up there on the right?). Fun fact: Mike has occasionally played Irish music with the man playing the Moldovan pan flute (far right).
A3: Well, from what we witnessed, vertical dance is an amazing acrobatic performance. Dancers harness themselves into climbing gear, and then "dance" on the side of a sheer rock face, accompanied by music. The dances emulated aspen trees, the grandeur of the Western landscape, and even the pine beetle that is currently decimating many forests in our region. We were particularly excited to watch, because Charlotte's undergraduate mentee, Sierra, was one of the dancers!
Q4: That sure seems pretty unique/interesting/awe-inspiring/trippy. Were there any other elements contributing to the atmosphere?
A4: It was definitely unique! And great question-yes. We weren't able to capture a photograph, but there was a storyteller/poet from Australia who was narrating beautiful poems throughout the entire performance, interspersed with the music.
Q5: Will you be returning next year?
A5: We haven't found any other place in the world that combines beautiful music and scenery, amazing acrobatic and athletic feats, and a cool guy narrating in a smooth Australian accent, so yes!
