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Simon Medley

Washington and Anthony Ferro in a later performance.

Brief excerpts including “Me and Julio,” “One Man’s Ceiling” and “Feeling Groovy.”

Uchida, Way and Washington perform.

Premiere

  • Date

    12 May 1977

  • Company

    Twyla Tharp Dance

  • Location

    Brooklyn, NY

Production

  • Choreographer

    Twyla Tharp

  • Composer

    Paul Simon (Me and Julio Down By The Schoolyard, 1972, One Man’s Ceiling is Another Man’s Floor, 1973, The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feeling Groovy), 1966 and American Tune, 1973)

  • Live Music by

    Paul Simon

  • Lighting Designer

    Jennifer Tipton

  • Costume and Scenic Designer

    Santo Loquasto

Dancers

Tom Rawe, Christine Uchida, Shelley Washington, Jennifer Way

  • Number of Dancers

    4

Dance Sections

I. Duet

II. Solo

III. Duet

IV. Trio

V. Solo

VI. Solo

  • Runtime

    00:06:53

Description

Simon Medley is set to a selection of songs by Paul Simon. It was first performed as the final section of The Hodge Podge (1977) presented at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Wearing athletic outfits, the dancers walk, pop, clap and shuffle through the sections, taking turns watching each other perform.

Past Performances

Twyla Tharp Dance

The Hodge Podge (premiere) – Simon Medley (premiere) – Mud (premiere) – The Bix Pieces | Twyla Tharp Dance

Brooklyn Academy of Music

Brooklyn, NY

May 12 1977 Dance

Twyla Tharp Dance

Sue's Leg – Simon Medley – Country Dances – Cacklin' Hen | Twyla Tharp Dance

Ravinia

Highland Park, IL

July 25 1977 TTD Performance

  • 1977