THE TABLE OF SILENCE PROJECT, a public tribute to 9/11

 100 dancers will gather in silent procession, forming patterns of concentric circles to create a peace labyrinth while encircling the Revson Fountain as a symbol of eternity, compassion and continuity of the life cycle. At 8:46 AM, recalling the moment when American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower, the dancers will turn their wrists with open palms and extend their arms to the sky for one minute, evoking the simple gesture of universal peace. The dancers invite all spectators to join them in this ritual.

As described by the choreographer, "The Table of Silence Project" represents the common threads of humanity which unite all mankind into a single force with common goals and aspirations, regardless of race, culture or religion. Through this event we wish to achieve the dual purpose of celebrating and honoring peace through listening - a united moment of silence - a call for Peace in our world from NYC's community of artists." (Jacqulyn Buglisi)

Collaborators with Ms. Buglisi on "The Table of Silence Project" are Italian Artist Rossella Vasta and flautist Andrea Ceccomori. The site-specific work derives its title from Vasta's sculpture of 100 white terracotta plates representing a symbolic banquet table uniting all of humanity. This moving meditation of 100 dancers becomes the personification of the banquet table.