Water Bear Jig

Roger Zare's Water Bear Jig gives one of the world's most fascinating microscopic organisms the opportunity to dance.

"The Water Bear... whose scientific name is the "tardigrade," is a fascinating microscopic creature with four pairs of legs. It is known for its hardiness, able to survive in some of the most extreme conditions, including freezing cold, burning heat, and in the vacuum of space. But its striking appearance and awkward way of moving is what this music captures.

This jig is a bit lumbering, not quite reaching the tempo or energy of a typical jig, and the harmonies are a bit quirky."

-Roger Zare