Summer on the Hudson: Thread, a Dance Performance by Kinesis Project event image
Locomotive Lawn, Riverside Park South, Upper West Side, Manhattan

Summer on the Hudson: Thread, a Dance Performance by Kinesis Project

Kinesis Project leads the audience up Riverside Park South's riverside paths in THREAD, a new large-scale walking dance built on earth science.

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FreeSite-specific dance

Instead of a stage, THREAD uses the riverfront itself: the audience gathers at Locomotive Lawn and follows the dancers as the piece leads, surprises and meanders up the Hudson's edge. Kinesis Project builds its work from scientific research, and this is its third dance drawn from geologist Missy Eppes's studies. If you like dance that feels like a discovery walk at golden hour, go.

What to expect

Gather on Locomotive Lawn in Riverside Park South, then walk with the performers as the piece unfolds along the park's paths by the river. The performance begins shortly after the audience gathers and lasts about an hour.

Good to know

  • Riverside Park South runs along the Hudson in the West 60s and 70s; take the 1, 2 or 3 train to 72 St and walk west.
  • You'll be walking along with the performance, so wear comfortable shoes.
  • Arrive at the gathering time; the dance starts moving soon after.
  • Free and open to all, with no registration required.
  • Paths are paved, but crowds bunch up at viewing points.

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Common questions

Is THREAD free?

Yes, it is a free Summer on the Hudson performance.

Is it a seated show?

No, the audience walks with the dancers along the park's riverside paths.