For many years the FLAM CHEN group visits Arcosanti during the summer [see posting of July 29. 2005], and always brings new and exciting performances of extreme theatre, new circus tactics, martial arts weaponry, all set in a medium of fire. This year the group was accompanied by the ODAIKO SONORA drummers, and delivered an absolutely stunning and totally amazing event, starting with a group of dancers in the amphitheater ....
[Photo: Daniel Anderson & text: Flam Chen, sa]
... after which the audience moved to the front of the music center to behold three of the dancers, the Three Graces, suspended from the crane above the pool .... [Photo: 2009 James Horecka, AIA, Architect & text: sa]
.... and above TRISTAN'S GARDEN, the pool shoring project. [Photo: Alfonso Elia & text: sa]
There are so many gorgeous photos this year that we will stretch the report for a couple more postings.
Thank you so much, Daniel, James and Alfonso, for contributing these amazing shots.
More tomorrow, Friday, June 26. 2009.
[Photo: Alfonso Elia & text: sa]
Posted by sue on June 25, 2009 11:29:16 AM MST