Decomposing in Tandem

"Decomposing in Tandem" is an improvised duet that explores the process of breaking down to be re-birthed. This motif mirrors organic cycles found in nature. This duet has grown out of Nicole and Lori’s broader project "everyday more dystopian", a growing catalog of dances, performances and workshops that aim to spark a renewed interest between humans and the natural world in an effort to inspire a deeper connection to nature, fostering appreciation for its beauty, fragility and the importance of ecological awareness and sustainability. This duet was influenced by a workshop led by Jeanine Durning, Nonstop Movement. After this workshop Nicole and Lori revisited and reimagined solos that they made for "everyday more dystopian: entropic playground". The collision of these two practices led to a new duet which addresses fast fashion, recycling, and what happens when two solo voices embrace collective action.

Decomposing in Tandem was presented in August 2025 as a part of Houston Met Dance’s Adult Showcase. It is currently being maintained and further developed through ongoing weekly rehearsals in preparation for Barnstorm Dance Fest April 2026.