Dance for the River

Dance for the River, presented by Yadkin Riverkeeper, is a traveling multimedia exhibit that connects audiences with the Yadkin River, the region's primary water source, through dance, photography, and video. Photographer Christine Rucker who lives on the Yadkin River, photographed dancers as they improvised to the river's diverse landscapes.

Rucker and dancers traveled to some of the most pristine stretches of water and to some of the most environmentally sensitive sites throughout the watershed, creating a one-of-a-kind series of images that interpret the river in new ways.

"Few people have awareness of the river's beauty and its importance when it comes to providing clean water. I wanted to show an uncommon perspective about the river, and offer an unusual way for people to learn about its benefits to our region," Rucker said.

Credit: Exhibition overview from museum website