At once magisterial and intimate, Hope Goldman’s performance of “Pussy Willow,” showcased as part of the City of Chicago’s “In The Works” residency program at the Chicago Cultural Center, was a standout among otherwise lackluster offerings this year. As a dance effort reflecting concerns with intentionality and the construction of selfhood through movement, Goldman’s ability to transform her body into near-contortionist forms elevated the performance beyond the confines of physicality alone. Accompanied by a harrowing soundtrack of cathedral-like audio, we look for more great things from Ms. Goldman’s considerable talents.
