DTW's two-night studio showing of The East is Red by The Legendary House of Ninja--heirs to the legacy of the late, extraordinary Vogue master Willi Ninja--ends this evening. Curated by Hip Hop artists Kwikstep and Rokafella of Full Circle, conceived by house father Benny Ninja, and written by Paris Greeneyes Ninja, this work-in-development liberally combines drag ball culture, elements of Asian culture and martial arts and Hip Hop, showcasing the personal style and sometimes mindblowing movement skills of each of its performers. About half of the small studio's space is taken up by a very lucky group of watchers. So the audience gets an up-close-and-personal infusion of energy and fabulousness. Such fun!
Admission is free. Seating is very limited. Reservations are required, and you'd best be on time! To try for a reservation, contact DTW's box office at 212-924-0077 or click here. While you're there, you can also get information on DTW's upcoming studio showing by Michel Kouakou/Daara Dance, curated by Bessie Award winner Nora Chipaumire.
On YouTube:
Willi Ninja on Vogue
Deep in Vogue
Father Almighty -- Willi Ninja and the House of Ninja