Category: Ronald K. Brown / EVIDENCE

“What happens onstage is so supple and alive, so irresistibly kinetic, that you might not notice how often Brown shows the opposite: still bodies, inert bodies lying on the ground or carried by others.” Read the full article here

‘Brown, 55, is a formidable choreographer whose spiritual blend of contemporary dance with African and Afro-Cuban forms has made him one of the most important dance artists of his generation — or, really, any generation. For a stroke to happen to anybody would be devastating. But for a choreographer of his stature, it’s horrible to…

‘ ‘The Equality of Night and Day: First Glimpse’ stems from the ongoing movement for racial and social justice. In the piece, the dancers circle each other in a meditation of compassion and protection. The choreography is set to jazz pianist Jason Moran’s original score and excerpts from three of Davis’ speeches.’ Read the full…