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Brown and Maleek Washington (jumping) in Ms. Brown’s “ink,” the final dance in a trilogy about African-American life. “I write to create myself.” —Octavia E. Butler, Culture codes Balance Milkshake TurfSheddingMigration. It’s where “pattin Juba” meets “Go Go”. For their first MANCC residency, Camille A. This solo makes possible "Balance", a duet inspired by the Hustle and Lindy hop that displays the beauty of Black love and intimacy. “ink” DANCE FILM. Her Company, Camille A. Black love moves to Black beauty, inspired by Saartje Baartman’s ample curves, "Milkshake," transposes the objectification of the Black female body into a rhythmic celebration and glorification of her form. It is about showing that in our basic survival, and natural attributes we have superhuman powers. Camille A. For those who bear the burdens of others, Shedding, evokes the story of those who keep us lifted even in the midst of their own enervation. Brown & Dancers (CABD), tours nationally and internationally. CAMILLE A. Were you there? Brown & Dancers will present “Ink,” the final part of a trilogy on black identity. "ink" is the culmination of my trilogy on Black identity following, "Mr. TOL E. RAncE" (2012) and "BLACK GIRL: Linguistic Play" (2015). That makes ink a both celebration and a necessary act of opposition, advancing fundamental counter-narratives against representations of race that have turned dramatically more toxic in our culture and our politics over the last two years.” Read full article— Indy Week, “Ink, is, ultimately, embodied history that touches hearts and souls… Her wheelhouse has been mining black identity and her works speak to the “woke” among her audiences, but even more important, they speak to the uninitiated teasing out questions, comments and realization from those for whom the depictions of intimate “souls of black folk” – to borrow a turn of phrase from W.E.B. Camille A. While she has branched out into Broadway and television in recent years — choreographing “Choir Boy,” “Once on This Island” and NBC’s “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert” — Ms. Brown appears as dedicated as ever to her own company, Camille A. ink celebrates the rituals, gestural vocabulary and traditions that remain ingrained within the lineage of the African Diaspora and reclaims African Americans’ narratives by showcasing their authenticity. The work is also being created, in part, during a production residency at ASU Gammage, University of Iowa’s Hancher Auditorium, 2017 Off-Shore Creation Residency at The Yard and creative residencies at Peak Performances @ Montclair State University, NJ, Jacob’s Pillow, Hobart & William Smith Colleges and CUNY Dance Initiative at Kingsborough Community College. Powers to shift, overcome, transform, and persevere even within an often hostile environment. Two innocents are hit with the reality of navigating being Black Men in America while protecting one another through it all. Brown presents ink, a celebration of African-American dance. After the creative process for BLACK GIRL: Linguistic  Play, I held a desire to dig even deeper and tell more stories of ritual, gestural vocabulary, and traditions of the African Diaspora. Direct from NYC, award winning dancer and choreographer Camille A. BROWN is everywhere these days. Dancer and choreographer CAMILLE A. Watch Camille A. Brown’s TED talk, A Visual History of Social Dance in 25 Moves This is a past event The lead commissioners for ink are Peak Performances @ Montclair State University, NJ and The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (Washington, D.C.), with support from the Lumberyard. Known for high theatricality, gutsy moves, and virtuosic musicality, Camille A. Brown has stories to tell about black lives that go beyond stereotypes. Brown's visionary trilogy about being black in America, ink celebrates the expressive spirit and style of black men while mourning the way that style has been misunderstood and maligned. (Sky’s the Limit), Mary J. Blige (Real Love), Common (Time Travelin') and Jill Scott (Jilltro), ink uses the power of the past and present to propel us into the future. “ink” follows the Bessie Award-winning “Mr. From Feb. 1-4, Peak Performances at Montclair State University presents “ink,” the final installment in Camille A. Brown & Dancers In collaboration with Music Director Allison Miller, percussionist Wilson Torres, violinist Juliette Jones, and composer/pianist Scott Patterson, ink, is the final installation of Brown’s dance theatre trilogy about identity (along with “Mr. If "BLACK GIRL: Linguistic Play" was a call, "Turf" is the response illustrating the Black male rite of passage propelled by “the dab”. The seven sections of ink represent super powers of spirituality, history and heritage, the celebration of the Black female body, Black love, brotherhood, exhaustion, and community. Brown is performing her new work “ink,” the final installation of the company’s trilogy about culture, race and identity. The performance explores the rituals, gestural vocabulary, and traditions ingrained within the lineage of the African Diaspora. Brown on "ink" Camille A. For inspiration, I was immediately drawn to two albums that had a significant impact on me when I was growing up. Brown choreographed "New Second Line," a celebration of the culture of New Orleans and the perseverance of Black people in the midst of devastation. Brown completed a trilogy about identity with the world premiere of ink at the Kennedy Center on December 2, 2017. BROWN & DANCERS: 5 THINGS TO KNOW 01 Brown’s choreography incorporates elements of many different dance styles, including jazz, hip-hop, modern, tap, ballet, and African American social dancing. The development of ink was made possible, in part, by the Maggie Allesee National Center for Choreography at Florida State University with support from the Princess Grace Foundation. ink explores the beauty and power of everyday gesture and the spiritual nature of the ordinary, searching out the stories ink celebrates the rituals, gestural vocabulary, and traditions that remain ingrained within the lineage of the African Diaspora and authentically celebrates African-American narratives and identity. This solo makes possible Balance, a duet inspired by the Hustle and Lindy hop that displays the beauty of Black love and intimacy. Brown & Dancers’s ink. The seven sections of "ink" represent super powers of spirituality, history and heritage, the celebration of the Black female body, Black love, brotherhood, exhaustion, and community. Brown & Dancers’ trilogy, including presentations of ink, BLACK GIRL: Linguistic Play, and Mr. TOL E. RAncE, is now on sale. Brown & Dancers (CABD) came to develop ink - the final installation of her identity trilogy, which includes Mr. TOL. Currently, Camille A. For this one-night-only presentation on January 26th, she presents Ink, the final Packages are available for purchase online, via phone at 919-684-4444, and in person at the Duke University Box Office, Monday through […] As I began to develop the concept for ink, I wanted the dancers to represent superheroes. The repertory includes the Bessie award-winning Mr. TOL E. RAncE (2012), the Bessie-nominated BLACK GIRL: Linguistic Play (2015) and ink (2017), which premiered at The Kennedy Center. The movement is an amalgamation of African-American social dance, African, Tap, Jazz, Modern, and Hip-Hop. Two innocents are hit with the reality of navigating being Black Men in America while protecting one another through it all. If BLACK GIRL: Linguistic Play was a call, Turf is the response illustrating the Black male rite of passage propelled by the dab. Making a personal claim on history through the lens of a modern female perspective, Brown leads her dancers through the dazzling excavations of ancestral stories. Camille A. While she has branched out into Broadway and television in recent years — choreographing “Choir Boy,” “Once on This Island” and NBC’s “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert” — Ms. Brown appears as dedicated as ever to her own company, Camille A. World Premiere: December 2, 2017 - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts“I see black people as superheroes because we keep rising.”~ Question Bridge: Black Males in America (2012)“ink” celebrates the rituals, gestural vocabulary, and traditions that remain ingrained within the lineage of the African Diaspora and reclaims African-American narratives by showcasing their authenticity. Watch the Video Last year, choreographer Camille A. The Camille A. Inspired by the events of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, TED Fellow Camille A. TOL E. RAncE”- 2012, “BLACK GIRL: Linguistic Play” – 2015). Brown has a rare talent...As she put it: “I put onstage what I want to see and have seen and I believe is out there.” With her rich palette of dance and human gesture, she has the tools with which to do it.” Read full article— Dance Tabs, “the audience couldn’t leave with any of it twisted. "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" by Lauryn Hill, and, "Like Water for Chocolate" by Common. 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