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It is with great admiration and respect for Marcy that led me to this project. I was interested in creating some tangible evidence that Marcy was and continues to be an inspiration to those with whom she comes in contact, with whom she shares herself. I sensed this inspiration as a student at Bates College through my girlfriend’s association with the Dance Program. Spending time around the dancers, I observed how enthusiastic they were about their own dances and each other’s dances. Nothing seemed too wild to explore. It was almost as if it didn’t matter what they did, so long as they tried something. It was almost as if there were no bounds. And that, I believe, was the point. After I married, many of my visits to Bates were dance related. I was even delighted when my wife set a dance to my music and performed at the College. With each visit, I see further how Marcy shares herself with those around her. Her sharing takes many forms—an ear to listen, some food to eat, a bed in which to sleep, advice to consider. More often than not, it is just Marcy being Marcy. Tim Longacre Cheshire, Connecticut June, 2004