Witness Beauty Of “Table Of Silence Project 9/11” by Buglisi Dance Group

Table of Silence Project 9/11 Melds Ritual and Dance To Honor Victims of the Terrorist Attacks

Following is a quote from the artistic director/cinematographer:

“Scattering the seeds of hope, we recognize the need for healing, compassion, and the courage that it takes to make change.” – Artistic Director/Choreographer Jacqulyn Buglisi

Staten Islander News covered this event in advance of the performance here. 

This beautifully choreographed dance ritual was very moving.  The music weaves a powerful tapestry of healing energy, and the beauty of the dancer’s movements are quite stunning.  This performance was also dedicated to those whose lives were lost on September 11th in a loving tribute to their memory. 

View clips from the performance below: 

Watch the entire performance as it was live streamed below: 

The perfomance was described as follows by the Lincoln Center:

“At dawn, more than 150 dancers, draped in white, will ascend Josie Robertson Plaza, guided by the indigenous sound of a conch shell’s call for truth, solidarity, and peace. As they move in unison, the dancers will be accompanied by the hauntingly beautiful sounds of violin, flute, saxophone, trumpet, bells, vocalists, and the resonant “heartbeat” of bass drums. Performing 12 ritualistic gestures, repeated in sequences of ten, the dancers will form three concentric circles around the iconic Revson Fountain, creating a Peace Labyrinth. This sacred space will be imbued with the transcendent energy of a Mandala, connecting both dancers and viewers to the healing rituals of the natural world. At precisely 8:46 a.m., the dancers will raise their arms skyward in a powerful gesture of universal peace.”

Banner Image: Performance introductory graphic. Image Credit – Lincoln Center