San Francisco spectators witnessed an unexpected aerial performance yesterday by Oakland-based vertical dance group, BANDALOOP. Showcasing their acrobatics on the popular Transamerica Pyramid, the group surprised and captivated passersby per NBC Bay Area report.
The local police department confirmed the event as a "PERMITTED PERFORMANCE," thus assuring onlookers that there was no need for concern as stated in a tweet by SFPD.
⚠️ ADVISORY ⚠️
— San Francisco Police (@SFPD) November 13, 2023
Heads up! The individuals seen rappeling down the #TransamericaPyramid are part of a PERMITTED PERFORMANCE. Do not be alarmed, enjoy the show! pic.twitter.com/vdhs39NkAB
The display attracted considerable attention by featuring three performers in eye-catching orange outfits gracefully descending the side of the Pyramid. However, BANDALOOP's acrobatics are not a new phenomenon; the troupe has been performing vertical dances for over three decades. They have performed on internationally renowned structures such as St. Paul's Cathedral in London and Oakland's Breuner Building according to an article on SFGATE.
To ensure safety, the dancers were suspended from ropes to execute their choreography. Courtney Heimbuck, a spokesperson for BANDALOOP, confirmed to SFGATE that the performers on the Transamerica Pyramid were indeed part of their group. Recently, BANDALOOP has inaugurated their renovated studios in West Oakland as they continue to redefine the realm of dance.
These performances are typically not broadly advertised. Therefore, the initial concern among spectators is not surprising. Yet BANDALOOP's daring blend of dance and adventure has enthralled audiences.
