MOVED
MOVED, a Celebration of Black History and Culture Through Dance
presented a FULL DAY of dance featuring local, out of region and state teaching artists. From masterclasses to workshops, to talks and performances, this event will leave you feeling inspired, physical fit and reflective.
The evening concert, featured a mixed bill by premiering works from commissioned choreographers. All of this was motivated by Black History month and the celebration of the Africanist presence within dance, culture and society.
This event was presented by the Natural Movers Foundation and co-produced with the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.
Teaching and Concert Artists
Meet the invited artists for MOVED 2024
Schedule of Events
Dance Masterclasses for MOVED 2024
9:00-10:20am
Open Level Ballet
Clarence Brooks
10:30-11:50am
Advanced Contemporary
Branndi Lewis
1:10-2:30pm
Intermediate Hip-Hop
David Stalter, Jr., Featured Artist
4:15-5:30pm
Open Level African Dance, Umfundalai
Master Teacher Shaness Kemp, Featured Artist
*Ladies: bring a lapa
Men: shakatoes or loose pants
9:00-10:20am
Intermediate/Advanced Ballet
Gentry George
12:00-1:00pm
Intermediate/Advanced Repertoire
Shaness Kemp, Featured Artist
*Ladies: bring a lapa
Men: shakatoes or loose pants
2:40-4:10pm
Open Level Broadway Jazz
Garry Q Lewis, Guest Artist
10:30-11:50am
Open Level Modern
Michelle Murray
12:00-1:00pm
Open Level Hip-Hop
Kenny Fowler
2:40-4:10pm
Intermediate/Advanced Modern Repertoire
Branndi Lewis, Guest Artist
Workshops, Presentations and Performances at MOVED 2024
12:00-1:00pm
Workshop: Poetry in Motion
Bianca Davies and Jashua Sa-Ra, co-facilitator
2:40-3:40pm
Panel Discussion: The Africanist Presence within the Arts, Culture and Education
Facilitated by Dr. Bianca Nightengale-Lee
2:40-3:40pm
Community Drum Circle
Abasi Hanif
*bring drums/some drums provided
MOVED
in Concert
MOVED in Concert features a mixed bill in celebration of Black History month by premiering works from commissioned Black choreographers and performed by a cast of Black professional artists.
The evening will feature choreography and performances by Larry Albright, Clarence Brooks, Bianca Davies, Gentry George, Branndi Lewis, David Salter, Jr., Ericka Squire and Brittany Williams.
A talk-back session will immediately follow the performance.