Author: Sophie Myrtil-McCourty
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Broadway World Dance Interview: Kyle Abraham Talks Live! The Realest M.C and More!
‘It’s always a unique thing when the question comes up about what’s changed and what hasn’t in terms of the way people perceive things at certain times. But if you’re a black American, nothing has changed. People were spitting on us and making us feel inferior for a very long time, so I don’t feel…
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Theater Jones Review / A.I.M ‘All About the Motion’
The second solo of the evening, Show Pony, featured the stunning Marcella Lewis transitioning from deep lunges to surprising balances. Short and bold, the piece featured Jlin’s aggressive score and fierce, accented arm gestures. Like Abraham’s solo, the work focused on building a fiery personality and characterization. In between Lewis’ harsh stops, she inserted moments…
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‘Urban Latin Dance Theater Company CONTRA-TIEMPO brings ‘Joy’ and ‘Justice’ to border’
‘Being involved feels like a need and a calling. […] For us, community engagement work […] is a critical part of who we are and how we both make and share our work.’ Read the full article here.
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La Voz Latina Central preview: ‘Build community and transform your world through dance’
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Interview of CONTRA-TIEMPO’s Ana Maria Alvarez
Check this wonderful interview of CONTRA-TIEMPO’s Ana Maria Alvarez
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CONTRA-TIEMPO / New Haven Register preview: Wesleyan University to host performance by Contra-Tiempo dance theater company
‘With joy and love at its essence amidst defiant calls for social justice, “joyUS justUS” tells the stories of the dancers, collaborators and communities of color from South Los Angeles. They shared their personal experiences during workshops and council sessions, each one adding depth and Through expressive dance, impassioned spoken word, and enveloping layers of transcendent…
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Reggie Wilson/NY Times Review: ‘Connecting Dance and Worship With Poetic Imagination’
‘Mr. Wilson explores the intersection of worship and dance with poetic imagination. Within the frame of postmodern dance — and with a heady mix of spirituals, contemporary music and field recordings — he produces a remarkable work that flows seamlessly from start to finish… A diverse, multigenerational cast reclaims a space with a dance. It’s…