Freedom Dancers
Ashley Bennett-Stoddard
Location
12:21 2245', Open Playa
12:21 2245', Open Playa · open full map →
Directions
1.39 mi · 30 min walk · 11 min bike
From
6:00 & H
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- 1Take 6:00 toward the Man to Esplanade · 0.49 mi
- 2Head across the open playa to Freedom Dancers, straight toward the Man (bearing 50°) · 0.89 mi
- ●Arrive: Freedom Dancers · 12:20, open playa
1.39 mi as the crow flies. Radials every :15, walking ~2.8 mph, biking ~7.5 mph. Open the live compass map →
About
Freedom Dancers is a circle of seven monumental, tree-like human figures rising approximately 10–13 feet tall from the desert floor. Constructed from steel armatures with textured papercrete surfaces, the sculptures combine the human form with branching limbs and open negative space that allows light and shadow to move through the work. Each figure represents a stage in the transformation of grief into compassion. Arranged in a circle, the dancers create a quiet visual dialogue about resilience, healing, and the shared emotional experiences that connect humanity.
- From
- Seaside, CA, United States
- Category
- Open Playa
- Program
- Honorarium