In Dorfman’s powerful LIFELINE (1987) with a driving score by Rob Kaplan, she explores the unidirectionality of time with a stunning work that scrolls from left to right past the audience view. This work speaks to our individual and collective journeys through life, a theme prominent in Dorfman’s work and process. The ropes make visible human connection. “The tension from the ropes and the interconnectedness of the dancers make a strong and exciting statement about the bonds that join individuals across generations.” (The New York Times).
