TRUCK TOUCH

The 2014 Truck Touch Ballet took place June 7th at RFK Stadium Parking Lot, as part of the 7th annual DC Truck Touch. Commissioned by the DC Department of Public Works. Choreographer: Holly Bass Bucket Truck operators: Nathan Campbell (left) and Robert Dorsey (right).

Inspired by Forklift Danceworks’ Trash Dance, the DC Department of Public Works (DPW) invited Holly Bass to produce a 40-minute dance performance featuring DPW employees, many of them operating Segways, packers, street sweepers, and bucket trucks (cherry pickers). Bass interviewed workers from the Department of Public Works and wove their audio clips into the soundtrack. She also worked closely with vehicle operators to create patterns of movement that would showcase the practical function of the vehicles and the skill of the drivers in an engaging manner.

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