# Human Gymnastic Effigies (UPDATE) ‘Bodies in Urban Spaces' is a Dynamic Live Installat By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-09-28 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-urban-spaces References: [amusingplanet](http://www.amusingplanet.com/2010/09/bodies-in-urban-spaces-by-willi-dorner.html) & [blogs.wsj](http://blogs.wsj.com/photojournal/2010/09/26/bodies-in-urban-spaces/) Twenty-two dancers make up the [sculptural medium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-on-space) of Willi Dorner's 'Bodies in Urban Spaces' installation in Lower Manhattan. After pulling similar stunts elsewhere, this oddball choreographer has organized these [color-clad hooded figures in peculiar positions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-karl2) on rooftops, in scaffolding and in between mail boxes. The 'Bodies in Urban Spaces’ project is part of the 'Crossing the Line' festival for the Alliance Française’s of New York City. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Interactive Art Installations:** The 'Bodies in Urban Spaces' installation demonstrates the growing trend of using live performers as sculptural elements within urban environments. - **Site-specific Performances:** The project highlights the trend of creating performances that are specifically designed for and integrated into specific locations, enhancing the viewer's experience. - **Collaborative Choreography:** The choreographer's approach emphasizes the trend towards involving multiple performers in creating unique and dynamic movement sequences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Art galleries and museums can explore opportunities to showcase interactive art installations that incorporate live performers as part of the exhibition. - **Event and Festival Planning:** Event organizers can consider incorporating site-specific performances and installations into their programming, providing unique experiences for attendees. - **Performing Arts Education:** Performing arts schools and institutions can incorporate collaborative choreography techniques into their curriculum, encouraging students to explore new possibilities in movement and performance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Pop-Up Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodyscape-installation.md) - [High Wire City Stunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philippe-petit.md) - [Performance Art Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-pop.md) - [Immersive Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-public-art-installation.md) - [Endurance Tap Dance Performances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endurance-tap-dance.md) - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md) - [Dynamic Industrial Outdoor Gyms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outfit.md) - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md)