GUSTO Dance and IMMIX Dance Project join forces with the treasures of the Lyme Art Association’s 97th Annual Elected Artist and Contemporary Look Exhibit in a rendezvous of movement with the pieces on view. DANCING GALLERY: Contemporary x 2 includes roving dance installations, an opportunity for the audience to direct the dancers’ movement, and polished choreography. Come join us on Sunday, June 3 for a fresh collaboration of dance and visual art at this dynamic performance. Shows will be held at 1:30pm and 2:30pm, and are free and open to the public.

At each show, gallery visitors will find short, improvised dances inspired by specific works of art. Dancers will move in the gallery among visitors, who will also be invited to gather and sit in the Goodman gallery for a brief performance in which dancers will invite the audience to help direct dancers in creating a tiny dance inspired by a piece of art. The show will be followed by a performance of two finished pieces. A Q & A session will follow.

“GUSTO Dance and IMMIX Dance Project are thrilled and honored to be working with Lyme Art Association on this project,” said Chloe Carlson, Artistic Director of Gusto Dance adding, “How cool that LAA, with its venerable history, has been so welcoming and supportive of new ways to enrich people’s experience of art. It has been a pleasure to work with Gary Parrington and the whole LAA team on this event. We hope this is just the beginning of cross-pollinating inspiration.”

GUSTO Dance is a contemporary dance company which cultivates dance as an expression of connection and joy, and as a vehicle for dialogue and empowerment. GUSTO’s heartbeat is collaboration. Dancers are tapped on a project basis, including site-specific performances in less conventional venues. The focus is on performing in and collectively creating dynamic dance events that engage and inspire.

Immix Dance Project is a contemporary dance company centered around collaborating with local artists to create new work and performance opportunities. With a focus on building community and connections, the group seeks to support dancers, choreographers and companies and to help each other grow both individually and together.

DANCING GALLERY: Contemporary x 2 performances are free and open to the public.

Lyme Art Gallery hours are 10am to 5pm, Wednesday - Sunday or by appointment. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information call 860-434-7802.