POGO in the Park / Cat’s Cradle

Produced and Curated by Emily Kessler

This free show was made possible by a City Corps Artist Grant. We would like to thank the New York Foundation for the Arts, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, Made in NY, and the Queens Theatre for their support.

Program Information

the sweetness ¿? water
A study by Dorchel Haqq
Soundscore by Dorchel Haqq
Look by DJ in conversation with Hasani Browne and Dorchel Haqq
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A Blind Date
Choreographed by Quaba V. Ernest in collaboration with Lily Gelfand
Original Score by Lily Gelfand
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RED (excerpt)
Choreographed by Hannah Garner (2nd Best Dance Company)
Text written by Hannah Garner in collaboration with Courtney Barth
Performed by Courtney Barth and Ryan Yamauchi
Music used: Messe a 3 voix (Panis angelicus) composed by César Franck and performed by Debrecen Kodaly Choir, Dezso Karasszon, and Salamon Kamp
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Cat’s Cradle
Choreographed by Emily Kessler (POGO Dance) in collaboration with Sienna Blaw, Chelsea Enjer Hecht, and Hannah Straney
Performed by Sienna Blaw, Chelsea Enjer Hecht, and Hannah Straney
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Additional Notes from the Artists
Dorchel Haqq
This study came to life during Dorchel’s Chez Bushwick/ Springboard Danse Montreal Residency.
listening from within.
thank you to everyone that supported this journey.

POGO
Cat’s Cradle was created in residence at Sky Hill Farm. We are extremely grateful for the generosity of Suzanne and Sky Hill.