“a sly joke on voyeurism”
—Miriam Siedel, The Philadelphia inquirer
Trapeze disrobing act (2000)
Solo, 8 minutes
In this humorous play on the pleasures and perils of voyeurism, Jody Sperling sheds multiple layers of clothes while all the while dangling from, and executing tricks on, a trapeze.
The dance was inspired by a 1901 Edison film.
CHOREOGRAPHER/PERFORMER: Jody Sperling
MUSIC: Various Composers
“the ever-popular ‘Trapeze Disrobing Act’ …was a treat. The dead-pan delivery, dexterity and darn funny idea of going from parka to bikini via tuxedo, fatigues and a flouncy gown, while dangling on a trapeze was genius. Unfurling a large Canadian flag deftly tucked in the back of star-spangled panties has more political undertones than I care to consider, but it’s a kick-ass finale.”
–Shena Wilson, Dance Insider
“wonderful”
–Darrah Carr, Dance Insider