Dance Festival and
Performance
June 8-9, 2024
Madam Walker Legacy Center
Presented by
Indianapolis Movement Arts Collective
Lauren Curry
Bruce the Juice
Produced by Lauren Curry
Directed/Edited by Raymar Brunson
Original Score by Eric Salazar
iibada Dance Company
Vibranium Visions: Women of Valor
Choreography by Alexis Beverly
Performers:
1st Company of iibada Dance Company
Music:
"Vibranium Visions" by Ludwig Göransson feat. Busiswa, Ludwig Göransson feat. Jorja Smitha, Tobe and Fat Nwinga
All In Entertainment
All In
Choreography by Rubí Gatica and Selina Hardy
Performers:
Gabriela Zalam, Jacob Drummer, Josalynn Cheyanne, Keith Smith, Robin Erykah, Selina Hardy, Rubí Gatica
iibada Dance Company
DinDaDa
Choreography by André Williams
Performers:
1st Company of iibada Dance Company
Music:
"Din Da Da" by George Kranz
Create Freedom Arts Projects
Whispers
Choreography by Adrienne D. Jackson
Performers:
Syd Fogle, Stephanie Gustas, Adrienne Jackson, Erica Ligon-Wilcox, Kyla Lismon, Lauren Ryan, Justin Satori
Music:
"We Know What You Whiper" by Ludwig Göransson
"Sacred Motivation" by marcelo, Zarvos
"Cumulus" by Imogen Heap
Allure Dance
Saca Tu Mujer
Allure ladies Styling Performance Class
Choreography by Ashley Donaldson
Performers:
Macey Lee, Lina Polimeni, Patricia Wade
Music:
"Saca Tu Mujer" by Tito puente, Jr.
Bembelequa
Allure Ladies Semi Pro Team
Choreography by Ashley Donaldson
Performers:
Amber Porger, Stacey Reith, Toni Deaderick, LaKrisha Newbill
Music:
"Bembelequa" by Celia Cruz
Flor De Mayo
Allure Ladies Pro Team
Choreography by Ashley Donaldson
Performers:
Ashley Donaldson, Amanda Martinez, Kiara Rodriguez, Iris Rosa, Joely Santiago, Lisa Padilla Harris
Music:
Flor de Mayo by Celiz Cruz, Johnny Pacheco
Austin "Sirlimitless" Day
How We Hurt
Choreography by Austin "Sirlimitless" Day
Performers:
Austin "Sirlimitless" Day, Dakota McDade, Me'Lina Evans, Taiya Lee, Shawn Evans, Naomi Jackson, Jacob Drummer
Music:
"Heartbeat" by Nneka Chase and Status
Kenyettá Dance Company
Flo Me La
Choreography by Nicholas A. Owens and Lalah Ayan Hazelwood
Performers:
Camryn Bembry, Arika Casey, Lalah Ayan Hazelwood, Devin Hill, LaNel Muhammad
Music:
"Flo me La" by Nina Simone
Epiphany Dance Collective
Omo: (child in Yoruba) Africa
Yamama: A mask dance from the Susu people of Guinea, traditionally performed each year to honor a female spirit.
Soil: The rhythm of the Malinke people of Guinea. This announces the rites of passage for young men
Choreography by Ronne Stone
Performers:
Joseph Burton, Charles Wilford, Andre Artist
Lauren Curry
Bruce the Juice
Produced by Lauren Curry
Directed/Edited by Raymar Brunson
Original Score by Eric Salazar
Divergence Performing Arts
A Tale in GOLD
Choreography by AJ Crawley and Tavia Easton-Seard
Performers:
AJ Crawley and Tavia Easton-Seard
Seda Negra/Black Silk Dance Company
Crossroads
Choreography by Iris Rosa Santiago
Performers:
Lauren Blackwell, Kelvin Burzon, Hannah Crane, Amber Daniel, Cherese Dillman, Grace Fornefeld, Ronald King, Jayna Ratcliff, Amelia Smith, Jiang Xu 江凝旭
Music:
"Elegua" by Okonkolo
"Alumbanche" traditional as performed by Pan Afrikan Drum and Dance Ensemble
"Columbus Ghost" by Mutabaruka
"Rhy in You" by Trufiq Qureshi
Revelations Dance Company
Deviation
Choreography by André Williams
Performers:
Keith Smith, Lexie Carlson, Kylie Williams, André Willliams, Devin Hardige, Katie Robinson, Minnie Rogers, Elizabeth Zech
Music:
"Falling Fast" by Myele Manzana and Rosie Frater-Taylor
Kenyettá Dance Company
Flo Me La
Choreography by Nicholas A. owens and Lalah Ayan Hazelwood
Performers:
Camryn Bembry, Arika Casey, Lalah Ayan Hazelwood, Devin Hill, LaNel Muhammad
Music:
"Flo Me La" by Nina Simone
Epiphany Dance Collective
Omo-(child in Yoruba) Africa
Yamama-a mask dance from the Susu people of Guinea, traditionally performed each year to honor a female spirit
Soil-the Rhythm of the Malinke people of Guinea. This announces the rites of passage for young men
Choreography by Ronne Stone
Performers:
Joseph Burton, Charles Wilford, Andre Artist, Brooklyn Hill, Camryn, Bembry, Leslie Raysor, Ronne Stone
Music:
Joseph Burton, Charles Wilford, Andre Artist
