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International
Afrikan-American Ballet, Brooklyn, NY.
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Motion, Spirit, Power:
African-American Influences in the World of
Dance
Curated by Mary D. Teasley and Deloris
Walker-Moses
Second and Fourth Floor Galleries
February 1 - March 24, 2001
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An exhibition of text, literature, photos, other graphics
and
objects reflects the spirit and power of African-American dance. Motion,
Spirit, Power: African-American Influences in the
World of Dance features large posters of some of the most important dancers, choreographers, dance types and styles
decorating the gallery walls |
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Leopardtale.
Ballethnic Dance Co., Atlanta, GA. Photo by Wendy
Phillips.
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Arthur
Hall (1934-2000), founder of the Afro-American
Dance Ensemble.
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There are also twelve cases of historical and contemporary information on the contributions and influence of African-American dance in the Americas, Caribbean and the world. The exhibition examines black dancing from its cultural
initiation in the 17th century by African slaves on the plantation to its expansion, influence and sweeping appeal in the world of dance today. |
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Philadanco,
Philadelphia, PA. Photo courtesy Mansa K. Mussa
Collection.
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Umoja
Dance Co., Montclair, NJ. Photo courtesy Mansa K. Mussa
Collection.
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Black dance can be viewed in various styles included
in daily rituals, religious ceremonies, social
celebrations, and above all as a recreational outlet
and great form of entertainment. |
| The exhibition focuses on such styles as African, traditional, ballet, modern/contemporary styles, as illustrated in the Cake walk, Juba, Jookin', Huckabuck, and twisting. It also highlights such performers and choreographers such as Josephine Baker, Bill T. Jones, Arthur Hall, Katherine Dunham, Alvin Ailey, Cholly Atkins and Philadanco, and such local dancers as Sankofa, Gallman's Dance Theatre and Savion Glover. |
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Rennie
Harris Puremovement, Philadelphia, PA. Photo by
Bob Emmott.
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Fred Benjamin
Dance Co., New York City. Photo courtesy Mansa
K. Mussa Collection.
For more information, please contact M. Teasley at (973) 733-7735 or the African-American Room at 733-5411.
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