"Once There Was III" -- A Mesmerizing Blend of Dance, Animation and Tech | Nina McNeely | TED

A talented trio of dancers brings to life choreographer Nina McNeely's contemporary dance piece "Once There Was III." Settle in for a dazzling, hypnotic performance.

Creator, animator and choreographer: Nina McNeely
Dancers: Karen Chuang, Allison Mehay and Diana Schoenfield, from Entity Contemporary Dance in Los Angeles
Music: "Recurse" by Umru; "Surcharge" by Umru and Warpstr; "Linkrot" by Umru
Costumes: LVDF Design

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