Friday, October 26, 2007

Artistry in Rhythm



Enjoy an evening of Dance showcasing Miami’s most esteemed and prestigious young dance artist of Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus, Jubilation Dance Ensemble, as they weave in and out of the exuberance of sovereignty and epoch adventure of time. Artistry in Rhythm is a celebration of the unique cultural experience that preserves and enriches the diversity of South Florida culture.

Afua Hall, Michelle Grant-Murray and Delma Iles will present choreography to the the soulful sounds Marvin Gaye, poignant melodies of Yo Yo Ma, tradition of Scott Joplin, and the rhythmic percussive echo of the djembe drum.

Michelle Grant-Murray will present Party Blues, an Original work directed and choreographed by Grant-Murray with an original score composed by Mamadi Victory. Party Blues, features elements of contemporary movement and afro-fusion to examine the daily ritual of work and the endurance of everlasting love. Grant-Murray will also premiere Brown Sugar, a powerful and dynamic work which celebrates the strength, versatility and resilience of women in the urbanized rush for time and space.

Afua Hall, former Philadanco performer, is the featured Artist-In-Resident. Ms. Hall will delight and intrigue audiences with her provocative, riveting and organic choreographic style; fusing ballet, contemporary traditions of modern and movement from the African Diaspora.

The community is invited to attend the Artistry in Rhythm Fall Dance Concert on Friday, October 26 & Saturday, October 27 at the MDC Studio Theatre, Room M113, at Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus at 7:30pm. Tickets for this event are $5.00 per person. Children 5 and under are admitted free. For more information and reservations please contact Michelle Grant-Murray at 305-237-2282.

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