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 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.

First Friday at Underground Atlanta

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 Showcase

March 18-19, 2023

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

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