portrait - will rawls of dance gang
allana July 10th, 2008
In honor of his sponsored attendance at Vienna’s International Dance Festival, Impulstanz, and his guest blogging invitation to chronicle said dance festival, I came through New York to make some street portraits of Will James Rawls, of Dance Gang.
Much of Will’s work is site specific, a dialogue in movement with his surroundings. He exudes a playful energy, using his height and limbs to explore the environment. Last time I photographed Will, he had just finished four years at Williams, and was entertaining the idea of moving to New York City to become a dancer. Seeing him now, making his mark in the dance world, I am thrilled to witness his hard work turning that dream into reality.
Learn more about Will and his Dance Gang partner, featured here in this New York Times article.
love the last one! the composition and body positioning is beautiful.
I remember Will dancing with you and Gracie
on the third floor of their home in Dorchester.
He was a just two years old, but he loved movement.
He has a natural grace and his hard work is
notable. Congratulations to him and best wishes
on the tour.
Brilliant!
Love them all, especially the last two. thank you!
Flo