As part of the Boogie Down Dance Series 2008, the Bronx Academy of Arts & Dance (BAAD!) presents a master class with Ronald K. Brown of Evidence Dance Company.
Sunday, June 1 (1pm-3pm)
$20 (space limited; registration required)
Praised as "one of the most profound choreographers of his modern dance generation’ by the New York Times, Ronald K. Brown/Evidence blends African, modern, ballet and hip-hop dance styles to tell stories about what is important about the human experience. Mr. Brown will teach a master class in contemporary dance that infuses the movement vocabularies that inform his acclaimed and award-winning choreography.
This master class is for artists with dance training. Space is limited and registration is required.
Also, presented by BAAD!, a screening of Check Your Body at the Door, a documentary film by Sally Sommer, Ph.D.:
Friday, June 6 (8pm)
$5 (suggested donation)
Dr. Sally Sommer, dance scholar and historian, presents her remarkable documentary film that explores the movement vocabulary of legendary NYC house dancers, including Archie Burnett, Willi Ninja, Ejoe Wilson, Marjory Smarth and Conrad Rochester. Made possible in part by support from the National Endowment of the Arts, Dr. Sommer interviews dancers from the local NYC scene and captures now-vintage footage from the late 80s and early 90s. Check Your Body at the Door (a work-in-progress) now stands as an historical document and testament to the early years of NYC’s house dance culture. The film will be followed by a panel discussion on House Dance with Dr. Sally Sommer, dancer Archie Burnett and Red, the co-director of House Dance International and Soulgasm, and a closing night party with DJ Chip Chop. Program subject to change.
For the full Boogie Down schedule and more information on and directions to BAAD!, click here.