pavement
an outdoor performance series by tbd. dance collective
pavement is an informal performance series presenting site specific movement in locations throughout Omaha. The series was developed in Summer of 2020 when performance opportunities were limited due to the pandemic. pavement provided a way for dancers to create together and audiences members to enjoy live performance, in a safe and socially distanced format.
Stay tuned for upcoming pavement performances!
past performances + short films
Location 1 | Chalco Hills Recreation Area
Performed on Wednesday September 16, 2020
Location 2 | Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park
Performed on Wednesday September 30, 2020
Location 3 | Walnut Hill Park
Performed on November 14, 2020
Location 4 | Omaha Park 8
Performed on January 30, 2021
Location 5 | 13th Street
a short film released in February, 2021
Location 6 | Bridge on 56th + NW Radial Hwy
a short film released in June, 2021
Location 7 | Memorial Park
Performed on August 14, 2021
The beginning of pavement:
Photograph by Harrison Martin
It all started back in mid August of 2020 when our prop designer - Kevin Bullis - asked if tbd. would create a pop up performance on the Pedestrian Bridge to surprise his wife Heather for their 25th wedding anniversary. The result? a site - specific piece, made in one rehearsal, that led our small audience of 2 across the pedestrian bridge through a sequence of duets, solos, improvisation, and traveling movement. Find documentation of that experience below.
Photographs by Harrison Martin