The Nancys | Suddenly | For Opal
About This Event
At Berlin, The Nancys and Will Hassell present work billed as Suddenly | For Opal. The Nancys are an emerging, ensemble-driven group that favors structured coordination and timing over spectacle; Hassell’s spare, deliberate approach emphasizes pacing, gesture and the material conditions of the stage—both have been presented in Berlin and on shared bills in contemporary dance contexts.
About For Opal
“For Opal” arrives at the Knitting Factory as a live rock/pop set built around a rotating bill: Afternoon Bike Ride, Peaer, Wendy Eisenberg, Kissy Noises, Premium Chunk, and friends. The program moves like a small survey of New York’s current guitar-based underground, where pop structure and noise texture often share the same room. No specific NYC premiere history has been announced, but the venue’s long role as a testing ground for independent music gives the night local weight. One clear takeaway is the emphasis on collaboration over spotlight.
About the Artists
The Nancys
The Nancys are an emerging dance group whose work has appeared in Berlin and in shared bills such as *The Nancys | Will Hassell | For Opal*. They have performed with choreographer Will Hassell, situating their practice in a contemporary, collaborative scene.
Will Hassell
Will Hassell is a dance artist whose work has been presented in Berlin and in New York City contexts through programs that include *The Nancys | Will Hassell | For Opal*. He has performed with The Nancys, a credit that situates him within an ensemble-driven performance practice.