Tag: RONALD K. BROWN / EVIDENCE

‘As Walking progresses, so does the pace and desperation in the music, reflecting the dancing. Bird sounds and gestures ground the piece, bringing us outside, into nature. The dancers form a line across the front of the stage, fall to the ground facing up to the rigging, and a dramatic splash of dark sand pours…

‘I definitely believe a dance floor is more than a dance floor. I think the dance studio is a sacred space and the dance floor becomes our sacred common ground.’ Read the full article here.

‘So much of his recovery has come unexpectedly, he admits. Only last week, he got out of his chair to make suggestions to his dancers, and was able to show them the West African rhythmic flex with his own body. Not only did it surprise him and his dancers, but “it felt great to move”,…

‘Brown, full of spirituality and generosity, elevates dance to a higher ground.’ – New York Times Read the full article here.

‘Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE is a gift to the dance community. The dynamic troupe of dancers bring a unique style of contemporary dance to the stage. Extraordinary costuming and lighting effects complement their current performances at The Joyce Theater. See their New York home season while you can.’ Read the full article here.

“I was touched by the stories they shared and how willing they were to invite us into their world,” says Anderson. “Vulnerability from the choreographer helps break down some of the power structures in the room and allows the dancers to feel more comfortable being vulnerable too. They challenged and pushed us, but they were…

“Throughout the evening I was struck by the seemingly ceaseless rise of energy, wondering how it could be maintained. But even in the moments of pause or stillness, the dancers continued to emit radiant strength; their commitment to the dance, to the art, to Brown, to each other, to us, is formidable, precious. Breathtaking and…

‘The dancers bust loose, now not just exploring space but luxuriating in it, claiming it, claiming their freedom, their equality. “Amen” to that.’ Read the full article here.

“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