Create and present art that reflects the importance of being human through projects that examine contemporary and historical dynamics of gender, identity and culture.
–the company “performed with a burnished grace, a selfless concentration, and a depth that reflected their intensive training.” The New York Times
–Classic hip-hop moves are visible, yet they have been stretched and shaped into something new
–....the role that yogic philosophy and practice can play in healing personal and systemic trauma created through racial and social inequality.
–They delight in the energy that is sparked when diverse learners from the arts and sciences "mix it up"
–...movement that seems effortless even when it requires great strength, and control.
The Keeper of Flamenco
The advanced modern class that I attend is a great resource for community dancers.
I'm truly honored to have been given the opportunity to dance in such an amazing program...
The potential for my dance development at Duke seems as vast as the mind in elevation and the body in motion.
...focus on religious and spiritual influences in Kokanko's repertoire
–... accessing the inner logic and unfolding mechanisms ...
–... focus on the endless duet the body has with space.
–explore the cultural influences of the African Diaspora and women's experiences.
–Ms. Wideman-Davis, has been noted by New York Dance Fax as “distinctive for the power of her secure pointe work and her personality.”
–When I create new work and share it with people I open up a dialogue and build a community around different issues.
–As an artist I strive to make technology (if used) an essential inseparable tool — but still to be fundamentally a tool for exploration rather than a means in itself.
Katya has been practicing capoeira, the dynamic Afro-Brazilian fight/dance/game, for move than 20 years
–People Get Ready plays kinetic rock to fuse music and dance as a total artistic experience.
–Master teacher Blanco engaged in scholarly panels and discussions, music and dance workshops and multimedia events.
–Tricked Into A Life Of Dance
