Movement of the People Dance Company (dance; 25 minutes)

Hair Ties is a multidisciplinary, dance-theater piece inspired by America's fear of Black power and beauty. Inspired by the Tignon Laws of the 1800s, this evocative work is a celebration of Black beauty, creativity, and ingenuity in the face of perpetual oppression. Collaboration with Evelyn Green (videographer), Amina Henry (wordsmith) and Hair Ties interviewee's. Founded in 2005 by Bessie Award winning choreographer, Joya Powell, Movement of the People Dance Company has performed at BAM, Lincoln Center, SummerStage, The Bronx Museum of the Arts, La Mama, Gibney Dance, The FLEA Theater, BAAD! and many others. Awards and recognition include: EtM Choreographers + Composers Residency, Women in Motion Fellowship, Dancing While Black Fellowship. www.movementofthepeopledance.com

Christina Evans (performance; 25 minutes)

TOYS exposes the insidious and massive trade of sex trafficking. TOYS was winner of 3 awards at Hollywood Fringe Festival and a sell-out season at Adelaide Fringe Festival. Christina Evans (Creator/Director/Performer) is a LA-based, Australian performing artist and actress who creates and performs multi-faceted creative works, primarily focussed on issues of our time. www.christina-evans.com Sasha Dylan Bell (Film Projection) is an Emmy award-nominated filmmaker, known for his background in editing. www.sashadylanbell.com Tobias Wilkins (Sound/Voiceover) is currently undertaking his Doctorate towards the teaching of Shakespeare in high schools. www.soundcloud.com/tobias-whisky


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