24 dancers embody the birth of neurons, activating the brain/body. Created in consultation with leading neuroscientists. Co-directed by Jody Oberfelder and Eric Siegel,Jody collaborated with neuroscientists Weiji Ma, (who also is dancing in the film—who can spot the neuroscientist?), Ed Lein from the Allen Institute for Brain Research, and Gary Marcus to evolve material based on the birth of a neuron (from progenitors) and neuronal connections. Music by Daniel Wohl http://www.jodyoberfelder.com/the-brain-piece.php

Dance of the Neurons

Co-directed by Jody Oberfelder & Eric Siegel
Camera and Editing by Eric Siegel
Choreography: Jody Oberfelder
Music: Daniel Wohl, "Neighborhood", used with arrangement by Schirmer Publishing

Dancers: Kirsten Adler Ariel Asch, Megan Bascom, Sarah Chein, Martin Davis, Caitlin Dutton, Kevin Fay, Ben Follensbee, Cecilia Fontanesi, Cecilia Fontanesi, Fana Fraser, Emily Giovine, Jacob Goodhart, Madison Krekel, Jordan Holland, Weiji Ma, Mary Madsen, Lindsey Mandolini, Jody Oberfelder, Bo Pressly, Jule Jo Ramirez, Celine Syslo, Amanda Tay, Emily Wassyng, Hannah Wendel, Madeline Wilcox

Collaborating Neuroscientist: Weiji Ma
Consulting Neuroscientists: Wendy Suzuki, Andre Fenton, Claudia Feld, Ed Lein, Gary Marcus, Suzanne Dikker

This film is part of the "The Brain Piece", a live performance For more info: http://www.jodyoberfelder.com/the-brain-piece.php