FEBRUARY—MARCH 2010
Ronald K. Brown’s Brooklyn-based company traded moves with local dancers in Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa.
FEBRUARY—MARCH 2010
Ronald K. Brown’s Brooklyn-based company traded moves with local dancers in Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa.
ABOUT THE RESIDENCY
Formed by Ronald K. Brown when he was just 19 years old, Evidence, A Dance Company incorporates the oral and movement traditions of the African Diaspora. In Senegal, they trained at Germaine Acogny’s school and sat in on Youssou N’Dour’s private rehearsal. In South Africa, they performed with Flat Foot Dance Company and learned Gumboot dance in the townships. And in Nigeria, they taught master classes at the local art center.
ABOUT THE RESIDENCY
Formed by Ronald K. Brown when he was just 19 years old, Evidence, A Dance Company incorporates the oral and movement traditions of the African Diaspora. In Senegal, they trained at Germaine Acogny’s school and sat in on Youssou N’Dour’s private rehearsal. In South Africa, they performed with Flat Foot Dance Company and learned Gumboot dance in the townships. And in Nigeria, they taught master classes at the local art center.
FROM THE TRAVEL BLOG
“After a 10 minute break, one of the dancers taught us a few traditional Zulu dances and songs that lead to us forming a circle and taking turns improvising with the material we learned in a traditional setting..”
—Annique Roberts on their exchange with the Flat Foot Dance Company
FROM THE TRAVEL BLOG
“After a 10 minute break, one of the dancers taught us a few traditional Zulu dances and songs that lead to us forming a circle and taking turns improvising with the material we learned in a traditional setting.”
—Annique Roberts on their exchange with the Flat Foot Dance Company
EVIDENCE, A DANCE COMPANY
EVIDENCE, A DANCE COMPANY
Image courtesy: Rachel Papo
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Founded by Ronald K. Brown in 1985 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Evidence, A Dance Company focuses on the seamless fusion of traditional African dance with contemporary choreography and spoken word.
Providing a unique view of human struggles, tragedies, and triumphs, Brown uses movement to reinforce the importance of community in African-American culture and to acquaint audiences with the beauty of traditional African forms and rhythms. Evidence tours to some 30 communities in the United States annually. It has also traveled overseas to Cuba, Brazil, England, France, Greece, Hungary, Canada, Mexico, and Senegal to perform, teach master classes, and conduct lecture-demonstrations for young people. Evidence brings arts education and cultural/historical connections to local communities that have historically lacked these experiences. Annually, the company reaches an audience of more than 30,000 people.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Founded by Ronald K. Brown in 1985 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Evidence, A Dance Company focuses on the seamless fusion of traditional African dance with contemporary choreography and spoken word.
Providing a unique view of human struggles, tragedies, and triumphs, Brown uses movement to reinforce the importance of community in African-American culture and to acquaint audiences with the beauty of traditional African forms and rhythms. Evidence tours to some 30 communities in the United States annually. It has also traveled overseas to Cuba, Brazil, England, France, Greece, Hungary, Canada, Mexico, and Senegal to perform, teach master classes, and conduct lecture-demonstrations for young people. Evidence brings arts education and cultural/historical connections to local communities that have historically lacked these experiences. Annually, the company reaches an audience of more than 30,000 people.
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