Tethered Together

The entanglements that limit us are also gateways to discovering new ways of being in concert with one another.

Drawing inspiration from anchors, house music, and dance cyphers, Tethered Together is an interactive performance installation that playfully explores the generative boundaries of our creative interdependence. A central tower serves as the anchoring point for dancers and a series of tethered instruments wielded by public participants. This network of bodies collectively shapes the audiovisual environment, carefully collaborating—or wreaking chaos—in real time.

Tethered Together is a collaboration by Meg Gourley, Andre Lumpkin, and Jordan Young, initially developed as part of DanceATL’s A.M. Collaborative program. Special thanks to DanceATL, Decatur School of Ballet, Atlanta Green Theater Alliance, and Fly on a Wall.

Underground Atlanta’s First Friday

July 7, 2023

The third iteration of Tethered Together was the centerpiece of Underground Atlanta’s First Friday event.

Performed with Meg Gourley, Andre Lumpkin, and audience members.

Excuse the Art presented by Fly on a Wall

April 6-9, 2023

The second iteration of Tethered Together was the pre-show performance and installation for the Excuse the Art showcases presented by Fly on a Will at Windmill Arts Center. In addition to collaborators Meg Gourley and Andre Lumpkin, thank you to Patsy Collins for tethering support.

Performed with Meg Gourley, Andre Lumpkin, Patsy Collins, and audience members.

Dance ATL A.M. Collaborative Final Showing

March 18-19, 2023

Tethered Together was initially developed by Meg Gourley, Andre Lumpkin, and Jordan Young as part of DanceATL’s A.M. Collaborative program. The piece was exhibited for the first time as part of the program’s final showcase in the Fulton County Arts and Culture Futures Lab.

Performed with Meg Gourley, Andre Lumpkin, and audience members.