Best of DANCE This: “Tribal Truth” (Jamel Gaine’s Creative Outlet)

From Seattle Theatre Group's 2018 DANCE This Performance.

Choreographed by Jamel Gaines
Music by Fela Kuti’s “Expensive Sh*t”
Lighting Design by Robert Aguilar
Stage Manager – Jessica Bomball
Assistant Stage Manager – Adrienne Mendonza

Performed by Jereboam Bozeman, Lakeesha Escobosa, Jalen Garel, Joseph Hodges, Christian Hunte, Shawn Kirtland, Jared Lewis, Chole Lovell, Rukiya McCom, De’on Sass, Kemba Shannon, Aboti Walters, Jada Williams

ABOUT THE PIECE:
The piece tells a story of movement of the African Diaspora mixed with the American voices. It shows all of the authentic African culture, paraphernalia, riches of the African American experience and culture, through movement, expression and costuming.

ABOUT JGCO Dance:
Jamel Gaines' Creative Outlet Dance Theatre of Brooklyn is a professional dance company that merges rigorous classical and modern technique with African-American soul and spirit. Under the artistic direction of Jamel Gaines, the company has been hailed by reviewers in the United States and Europe for its "richness of dance tone" and "contagious vitality." Since its inception, CO has grown into a multi-tiered arts organization. The company is comprised of unique performing artists whose talents include theatre, spoken word, live music, and visuals in the form of video and photographic art. To support and learn more about Creative Outlet, visit https://www.jgcodance.org/donate

STG’s signature dance program, DANCE This Performance, brings together youth and adult performers from diverse communities for collaboration and to share their culture through the art of dance. Works from local and national artists highlights this region’s vibrant talent. Past guest artists have included Broadway professionals, New York and L.A. award-winning dancers, the Joffrey Ballet, and Savion Glover to name a few.

Produced by STG’s Education & Community Programs Department: https://www.stgpresents.org/education

Video by Melodic Caring Project. Through their partnership, this performance was streamed live to kids and teens in hospitals. https://melodiccaring.org/