In May,
FIAF launches World
Nomads, a series that examines the cross-cultural
exchange of ideas, artistic expression, and style. This transcultural
journey begins in contemporary Africa bringing artists together
for engaging programs considering Africa's cultural impact
on France and the rest of the world.
In this co-presentation with 651Arts, as part of the Mississippi
Delta Heritage Project, the ancestry of Cameroon, Gabon,
and the Congo resound throughout, as New York choreographer
Reggie Wilson and Congolese choreographer Andréya
Ouamba create an anthropological exploration of movement
and its origins. A wildly inventive collaboration, this excerpt
of work in progress The Good Dance, continues both
men’s fascination with the genealogy of culture. They
use movement and music drawn from blues and worship traditions
to consider the influences—both real and metaphorical—of
Central African culture on world performance forms. Additionally,
both choreographers will present works from their diverse
repertoires. |
The Good Dance Benefit
Support the creation of The Good Dance by purchasing
benefit tickets to the Friday, May 9th performance. Each benefit
ticket consists of one ticket to the performance and access
to the post-performance meet-the-artist reception, which includes
music and dancing, and delectable food and drink. Tickets
are $75.
To purchase these benefit tickets, please contact Abiba
Wynn-Deceus
at
718 270 6970 or fistandheel@verizon.net. |
