Through dynamic choreography and intricate partnering developed over the course of a year and half, Affectations offers the human body as metaphor for contemporary culture. Performed by Clapp, Schandelmeier, and Silverstein, this full-evening work is the bravest, most innovative and original production that Dance Box Theater has created to date. Composer James Harkins created the music score as an audio synthesis algorithmic composition. The audio component of Affectations was developed on the SuperCollider platform in collaboration with Robotics Engineer, Lorne Covington who created the environment within which the music was triggered by the dancers. The result is a seamless and intriguing sonic environment, perfectly fitted to the dance.

Affectations is made possible through a partnership with Dance Box Theater, Joe's Movement Emporium, Dance Place and the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage. With funding, in part by the Maryland State Arts Council, the Prince George's County Arts Council and commissioning support from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.