Two Vibrant Tulips of Earth













Confluence is an ongoing dance and opera series that aims to choreograph a dance embodying each endangered animal and plant species in Wisconsin, which are also federally endangered or threatened.
Over 150 species go extinct each day. This project seeks to vitally connect with the essences and experiences of, and befriend, the creatures of each endangered species. Alongside performances and films staged around Wisconsin and the US, this project will bring arts and environmental education to communities to help each of the featured species.
This dance is the Eastern Prairie Fringed Orchid, which blooms for 7-10 days in late June and early July, currently occurring in eight Midwestern states. The flower spike has five to 40 creamy white flowers, and each flower has a three-part fringed lip.
Dancer: Nadia Benes
Choreography: Lily Selthofner
Music: Gladstone Butler









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