Just when you thought your summer dance calendar was full, New York-based pop artist, Ariana and the Rose, is bringing her immersive disco to Bushwick. A culmination of live music, performance art, and visual design, Light + Space will take place on July 18 at the 3 Dollar Bill.
Having always been fascinated with the colorful freedom harnessed by ‘80s dance culture, Ariana wanted to extend her artistry past a normal concert experience. “I always wish I had something like that,” she said, when talking about the days where Madonna and Blondie ruled New York’s hottest clubs. Light + Space is a hybrid of a performance and a dance party where the space created is dedicated to the audience. With a focus on keeping guests present and engaged, Light + Space taps into all the senses– even taste: “edible glitter” is often given to those who accept it.
Not every Light + Space event follows a substantial theme, but Ariana likes to play around with different ideas to keep every show fresh. This month’s Light + Space is inspired by the cosmos, in which Ariana hopes to take her audience to a different place when they enter. “We use lighting designs to create an other worldly experience,” she told Bushwick Daily.
