Showing posts with label Modern Dance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Modern Dance. Show all posts
Founded in 1974, Ailey II embodies Mr. Ailey’s pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people.
I would like to thank Alvin II for sharing the photos. If you would like to learn more about the history of Alvin Ailey, just type his name in the search box.
I would like to thank Alvin II for sharing the photos. If you would like to learn more about the history of Alvin Ailey, just type his name in the search box.
Information and photographs provided by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. If you would like to check out more information, just type Alvin Ailey in the search block or check out their website:http://www.alvinailey.org/ODETTA
Odetta Holmes – one of the most influential singers of the 20th century – is rediscovered as renowned Ailey dancer Matthew Rushing marries soul-stirring movement to songs by the artist anointed “the queen of American folk music” by Martin Luther King, Jr.
Rushing’s world premiere for Ailey pays tribute to Holmes's life as a singer, songwriter, actress, and civil rights activist. With a musical repertoire encompassing American folk music, blues, jazz, and spirituals, Odetta influenced many key figures of the 1960s folk-revival scene including Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Mavis Staples, and Janis Joplin. Her song "Take This Hammer" was included on TIME magazine's list of the All-Time 100 Songs. When President Clinton honored Odetta at the White House with the National Medal of Arts and Humanities, he remarked, “Odetta reminds us all that songs have the power to change the heart and change the world.”
With projections by artist Stephen Alcorn, ODETTA is Matthew Rushing's third ballet created for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater following Acceptance In Surrender (2005), a collaboration with Hope Boykin and Abdur Rahim-Jackson, and Uptown (2010), a celebration of the Harlem Renaissance.
The New York Times has listed ODETTA as one of 100 events in the Fall 2014 season that "have [them] especially excited.
Odetta Holmes – one of the most influential singers of the 20th century – is rediscovered as renowned Ailey dancer Matthew Rushing marries soul-stirring movement to songs by the artist anointed “the queen of American folk music” by Martin Luther King, Jr.
Rushing’s world premiere for Ailey pays tribute to Holmes's life as a singer, songwriter, actress, and civil rights activist. With a musical repertoire encompassing American folk music, blues, jazz, and spirituals, Odetta influenced many key figures of the 1960s folk-revival scene including Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Mavis Staples, and Janis Joplin. Her song "Take This Hammer" was included on TIME magazine's list of the All-Time 100 Songs. When President Clinton honored Odetta at the White House with the National Medal of Arts and Humanities, he remarked, “Odetta reminds us all that songs have the power to change the heart and change the world.”
With projections by artist Stephen Alcorn, ODETTA is Matthew Rushing's third ballet created for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater following Acceptance In Surrender (2005), a collaboration with Hope Boykin and Abdur Rahim-Jackson, and Uptown (2010), a celebration of the Harlem Renaissance.
The New York Times has listed ODETTA as one of 100 events in the Fall 2014 season that "have [them] especially excited.
Celebrating Desmond Richardson & Complexions Contemporary Ballet
Hissy Fits- Choreographer Dwight Rhoden (Work Sample) Complexions ballet
DANCE This 2013: Creative Outlet "4ForFour"
Creative Outlet Dance Theatre of Brooklyn/Waheed Works at SummerStage 2011 in Queensbridge Park
DANCE This 2008: Contemporary "Forces"
DANCE This 2013: Evita
The 15th annual performance of STG's signature dance program produced by STG's Education and Community Programs Department, brought together young performers from diverse communities for collaboration and to share their culture through the art of dance. The performance featured young local dancers in collaboration with professional artists performing dances from across cultures. This year's performance featured guest artists included Jennie Ford from Broadway's EVITA, Mamie Parris of WICKED, live orchestra Synergia NW; 8 Flavahz, runners-up on America's Best Dance Crew; Creative Outlet Dance Theatre of Brooklyn and choreographer Jamel Gaines; Artistic Director, Daniel Cruz; Amy O'Neal and alumni dancers; NW Tap Connection; Pacific Ballroom Dance from Auburn; Morning Star Korean Dance; Slieveloughane Irish Dance Company; and UW Bollywood Kahaani Dance Team.
DANCE This 2013: Evita
Zoe Keating and Apec Contemporary Dance Theatre performs 2 dramatic dances to the Cello/ APEX ZOE web.m4v 
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