Overview
"Glacial Decoy" is a dance work choreographed by Trisha Brown and premiered in 1979, notable for its collaborative visual design by Robert Rauschenberg and its innovative staging with a quartet of women dancers.
Work Description and Structure
- "Glacial Decoy" features a quartet of women dancers who move in sliding patterns across the stage.
- The illusionary effect is heightened by the entry of a fifth dancer near the end of the piece.
- The dance is accompanied by ambient sound throughout its 18-minute duration.
Creative Team
- Choreography by Trisha Brown.
- Visual design and costumes by Robert Rauschenberg.
- Lighting design by Beverly Emmons.
Performance Details
- Original cast: Trisha Brown, Elizabeth Garren, Lisa Kraus, and Nina Lundborg.
- Performed by four dancers.
- U.S. premiere: Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, MN, May 7, 1979.
- New York premiere: Marymount Manhattan College, New York, NY, June 30, 1979.
- World premiere: Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris, France, November 7, 1979.
Notable Collaborations and Context
- The visual and costume design by Robert Rauschenberg contributed to the distinctive aesthetic of the piece.
- The work is referenced in Teicher, Hendel’s "Trisha Brown: Dance and Art in Dialogue, 1961-2001."
Related Works
- "Opal Loop / Cloud Installation #72503" (1980) and "Splang" (1978) are noted as adjacent works in the TBDC repertory.
Contact and Further Information
- Trisha Brown Dance Company is based at 315 W. 39th Street, Studio 908, New York, NY 10018.
- Additional information and engagement opportunities are available on their website and social media platforms.