Temporary Terrain was commissioned by Seattle Theater Group’s annual Dance This… performance at the Paramount Theater. Amy has taught for the Dance This program since 2005. This work was created for her former students and alumni from previous Dance This… shows she has worked with.

This piece is dedicated to Trayvon Martin.

  • Choreography, concept, direction: Amy O’Neal

  • Performers/movement collaborators: Imana Gunawan, Mathew Johnson, Alysha Schroff, Jonathan David Williams, Jasmmin Ramgotra, and Michael O’Neal Jr.

  • Original and live music: Hetrick

This document was filmed and broadcast live to children in hospitals by the Melodic Caring Project.