Improvisation with the Artists and Their Work at Grounds For Sculpture

June 2, 2011 - PRLog -- On Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 11am, 1pm & 2pm , MM2 Modern Dance will be performing at Grounds for Sculpture as part of their Anniversary Arts Party. The annual celebration of the founding of Grounds For Sculpture, offers a host of activities and events. As part of the Meet the Artists program, MM2 Modern Dance will create improvisational dance at select sculptures based on the individual artist’s interpretations, along with visitor’s input and interaction.

Dance with Sculpture is a program that directly resulted from collaboration between Grounds for Sculpture and MM2 Modern Dance Company over seven years ago after an experimental and most successful performance that occurred to a small audience of fifty. Since 2003, the collaboration between GFS and MM2 has offered 25 cross-disciplinary dance and sculpture programs, serving thousands of persons of all ages.
Dance with Sculpture has provided new and innovative interpretations and appreciation of the sculptures on the site and led to a deeper appreciation of both art forms. Feedback provided by audience members and participants has indicated that the interaction of the dancers with the sculptures and the natural environment creates an aesthetic experience that is life-enriching for all.

MM2 dancers are able to work with artists and art in the park, create new choreography and gain exposure and feedback for their works. Grounds for Sculpture attendees have also had an opportunity to observe the creation of site-specific pieces and works in progress, as MM2 rehearsed and worked at Grounds for Sculpture with specific artists/sculptors.

Three performances and tours are scheduled at 11am with Sculptors, Sydney Hamburger, Dana Stewart, Gyuri Hollosy; at 1pm with performance at “The Jubilant Dancer” by Cliff Ward; and final tour at 2pm with Sculptors, Gyuri Hollosy and Meryl Taradash

Anniversary Arts Party
MM2 Modern Dance
Grounds For Sculpture
Saturday, June 4, 2011
11am – 4pm
18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, NJ 08619 (609) 586-0616
Performance free with park admission.

http://www.groundsforsculpture.org
http://www.mm-2.org

Grounds For Sculpture, located in Hamilton, New Jersey (midway between Philadelphia and New York), is a thirty-five acre sculpture garden and arboretum on the former site of the New Jersey State Fairgrounds. Founded by Seward Johnson to promote an understanding of and appreciation for contemporary sculpture, the park has been enchanting visitors since 1992. Grounds For Sculpture features more than 270 contemporary sculptures, and two 10,000 square foot museum galleries with rotating exhibits. In addition, the park offers workshops for children and adults, concerts, performances, fairs, shopping and fine dining at the Zagat’s-rated Rat’s Restaurant. Visit www.groundsforsculpture.org for more information.

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It is the vision of MM2 to deliver positive, affirming and life-enriching experiences to audiences, through the medium of dance and movement, while also developing new dance fans by creating works of artistry that engage and motivate audiences.