In "First Dance," Jane Waterous creates a remarkable sense of intimacy within a much larger gathering. Hundreds of colorful and white sculpted figures form a circular movement around two individuals positioned within the open center, giving the composition the unmistakable feeling of a couple sharing a private moment while surrounded by family and friends. The title brings an immediate emotional association with weddings, celebrations, and the beginning of a life shared together. Waterous’s signature raised figures project from the canvas, casting elongated shadows that create additional movement and make the work appear to change subtly throughout the day. Brilliant accents of red, blue, yellow, green, turquoise, orange, and violet animate the refined white ground. For collectors, "First Dance" has an especially meaningful narrative quality. It can commemorate a marriage, anniversary, or significant relationship while remaining a sophisticated contemporary artwork whose story is immediately understood and whose extraordinary detail continues to reveal itself with closer viewing.