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THAT VOUDOU THAT WE DO

 

https://vimeo.com/431979987/6711bf5534

 

JAZZ AINT NOTHING BUT SOUL

https://vimeo.com/886025808/5b6e18dc61?share=copy

 

Artistic Production featuring 6 dancers, two percussionist, 1 poet and three singers.

Full evening production.

 

·      THE RIVER DOES NOT FORGET ITS ORIGIN:

 

This lecture, similar to the one I presented in Norway, was a keynote at the Let’s Dance International Frontiers in Leicester. It focused on the profound metaphor that “the river does not forget its origin,” underscoring the importance of acknowledging and preserving the roots and origins of dance forms, particularly those from the African diaspora. This concept is crucial in the context of the Talawa Technique, which is deeply rooted in African and Caribbean dance traditions. The lecture explored how this technique serves as a conduit for cultural memory and identity, providing dancers and choreographers with a tool to reconnect with their heritage and express it in contemporary contexts.

 

·      DECOLONIAL LECTURE AT UNIARTS

As an example of decolonizing dance, the Talawa Technique has been central to my lectures and presentations globally. These lectures, including the one in collaboration with Uniarts in Sweden, have opened a vibrant discourse on redefining dance through a decolonial lens. The overwhelming response to these lectures, with over 2000 participants logging in for the Uniarts collaboration, indicates a growing interest and necessity for such discussions in the contemporary dance world.

 

 

 

·      ONLINE INSTAGRAM LECTURE FOR CAMILLE A. BROWN:

 

This lecture, conducted online for Camille A. Brown’s school initiative, was aimed at the broader Black Social Dance community. In this session, I delved into the intricacies of Black Social Dance, highlighting its significance, evolution, and the ways in which it has been influenced and shaped by historical and social contexts. The lecture emphasized the importance of recognizing and celebrating these dance forms, not only as artistic expressions but also as vital components of cultural heritage and identity.

 

Each of these lectures, while unique in their focus and audience, shared a common goal: to shed light on the importance of recognizing, preserving, and celebrating the rich heritage of African and Caribbean dance forms. They aimed to educate, inspire, and challenge traditional narratives in dance, advocating for a more inclusive and representative dance world. Through these talks, I aimed to highlight how the Talawa Technique is not just a dance style but a powerful tool for cultural reclamation and artistic expression, offering dancers a way to connect with their roots and contribute to the ongoing narrative of their communities.

 

 

MOVEMENT STUDIES:

 

 

ARRIVING ON ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Machel with Sidiki in Belgium:

 

 

 

 

 

Freestyle Example:

 

 

SONG AND MOVEMENT EXAMPLE

 

 

 

 

 

ADAPTING ARRIVING ON ACTION TO CIRCUS

Working with students at UNIARTS in Sweden, the circus line. Working on Arriving on action with drums and their circus acts. How rhythm can add textuality to what they do, and using the drums calls in order to signal each other and communicate with saftety:

 

 

 

 

  • High Ropes example:

 

 

 

 

 

  • Tetherboard: using calls to signal when to do acrobatics and when to shift person, instead of calling it out: https://vimeo.com/672790559

 

 

 

Performance Reggae:

·      Rhythm Roots and Revolution, Revitalising the ghost, with drum transcribing and arriving on action on top of the reggae:

 

 

Talawa Technique:

 

Luciano shoulders:

 

 

 

 

WATER WALKS

 

 

 

 

 

 

YANVALOU VARIATIONS (CARIBBENA DANCE SPECIFICS)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Polycentric movement:

 

Two venoms exercise NB! Watch with captions in order to read instructions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

FEROCIOUS DANCE/KICKS AND TURNS TALAWA TECHNIQUE

 

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https://vimeo.com/862756638/06292b877d?share=copy

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https://vimeo.com/891387263/f92748eb08?share=copy

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Stick combos:

https://vimeo.com/862756717/e7fdf4ba1c?share=copy

 

https://vimeo.com/862756590/708bbacef5?share=copy

https://vimeo.com/862756610/c118f97cac?share=copy

https://vimeo.com/862756638/06292b877d?share=copy

https://vimeo.com/862756870/bb46db304d?share=copy