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Interview with Nora Chipaumire

PHOTO: ANTOINE TEMPE

Check out this amazing interview with magnificent dancer/choreographer, Nora Chipaumire:  NPR interview/Chipaumire

Some of you may have been lucky enough to have seen her breathtaking performances at 651 ARTS’ Salon 651 Series  at BRICstudios last spring. If you haven’t seen her perform, now you have another chance! Chipaumire’s new piece is now on tour!
Chimurenga, is a multi-media dance memoir - an unblinking confrontation with personal experiences growing up during Zimbabwe’s current political, social, economic and racial difficulties. For more info, click here. 

Add comment March 11th, 2008

Go see: Spirit of Uganda at The Joyce!

 
“Invigorating the stage with that elusive thing called joy”
The New York Times

The Joyce Theater, March 18 - 23

Spirit of Uganda presents riveting programs of music and dance for audiences of all ages. To the melodic tones of standing drums, with dramatic choreography, bright, layered rhythms, and gorgeous call-and-response vocals, a vibrant cast of performers, aged 8-18, oscillates between ferocity and softness as they bring to life the sounds and movements of East Africa. Click here for tickets!

Add comment March 10th, 2008