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2010 Spring Concert - Press Release
By admin | March 9, 2010
For Immediate Release
(New York) - The Friends of the Forces of Nature Dance Theatre presents “Stories… of Darkness and the Lightness of Being “. The work promotes planetary and societal healing as well as the exploration of the yearnings of the human soul for higher consciousness. The two evenings comprise a Haiti Fundraiser and Gala Concerts featuring the works of Choreographer and Artistic Director, Abdel R. Salaam.
Friday, April 9th and Saturday April 10th, 2010 at Harlem Stage/Aaron Davis Hall, City College,135th Street and Convent Avenue, Harlem, NY-Friday night fundraiser for Haiti Relief efforts will begin the choreo-narratives of our journey to understand and master the forces of light and darkness which form the commentary of our lives. Friday will feature “Axis: Temples of ice”, a statement on global warming and the melting of the earth’s glaciers ; “Smoove” , the voice of calm and peace in a world gone dark but not without hope; “The Life and legend of Marie LaVeau” celebrating the life of the famed Voodoun priestess of 19th century New Orleans featuring the enchanting and legendary soloist, Dyane Harvey; The world premier of “Tock Sick…The Healing Winds” , a commentary on the consequences of a carbon fuel based society; and ” A Question of Modesty” which speaks to us of the imposed values that modern religion have placed on African culture . Saturday, April 10th will premiere a new work in progress entitled “A.P.C.” This new work in progress explores how our inherited value systems impact some of the personal choices we make that influence the way we live our lives.
The Forces of Nature was founded in 1981 by Choreographer and Artistic Director, Abdel R. Salaam and Executive Managing Director, Dele Husbands. The company continues to tour nationally and internationally and is currently in residence at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church at 230 Lenox Avenue , Harlem N.Y.
Forces of Nature Dance Theatre has been critically acclaimed as visceral, thought provoking and creatively brilliant. Abdel R. Salaam utilizes a unique blend of performing arts, which includes contemporary modern dance, traditional West African dance, ballet, house and hip-hop forms as well as live and recorded music.
The company has designed a professional training program funded By the Harlem’s Children Zone for teenagers from 12-17 conducted at their studio on Lenox Avenue. Instruction is free with a placement audition for classes in Ballet, Modern, Hip Hop and West African. Additional classes for adults and students are conducted in Pilates and Fitness. Information on Forces of Nature Dance Theater can be found at http://www.forcesofnature.org/. or by calling 212-722-3320.
Tickets for “Stories…” are $25 general seating; $12.00 students., $15 Balcony/Mezzanine, group rates are available for10 or more. VIP tickets ($100 Fri / $75 Sat) include special seating; gift bag; listing in program and reception. Tickets are available at the Aaron Davis Hall Box Office at 212-650-7100. Tickets may be purchased Monday - Friday from 1-6 pm. Aaron Davis Hall is located on the campus of the City College of New York at 135th Street and Convent Avenue.
Contact:
‘Dele Husbands, Executive Managing Director
Forces of Nature Dance Theatre
212-722-3320
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May 13th, 2010 at 12:16 pm
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(New York) - The Friends of the Forces of Nature Dance Theatre presents “Stories… of Darkness and the Lightness of Being “…..