 ContinentsA Global Voyage (Premiere 2008) | Blog | Performances | Press | Set to premiere in Spring of 2008, Continents is a multi-textured celebration of rhythm, that is both subtle and complex, yet primal as a heartbeat. Music & Motion literally takes its audiences on a journey of exotic lands around the world, with an exploration of movement from the sun-drenched African mesa; blends of eastern and western traditions in Turkey; the tabala beats of India; modern twists on the original Japanese Jomon culture; Euro-Mediterranean, ethno-techno blends; and rhythmic fusions of Tokelau, Tuvalu and Samoan cultures. This world fusion experiment acts as a catalyst for the exploration of movement and ideas that reflect our ever-changing global presence, from the historical to contemporary and the traditional to the eclectic. Continents communicates to its audiences on multiple dimensions, leading us on self-consciously inward journey in the seeking a universal ideal. |
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A Different Beat World Beats to End World Hunger (Premiere 2006) The beat is the connection between rhythm and dance. It is a celebration of energy, strength, individuality, spirituality, creativity, colorfulness and expression. The beat is also unifying - a cultural fusion that brings us together. This new dance work, set to premiere in late Spring of 2006, is a series of pieces set to beats from around the world, the focus of which is on communication through the language of the drum and the the rhythms of our bodies. In keeping with our primary goal of "dance and the arts making a difference", this production will also focus awareness and fundraising on the issue of hunger both here in the United States as well as throughout the world. We hope you will join us--dancers, fans, volunteers, teachers, youth and students, nonprofits, media--as we dance together and unite to beat hunger, poverty, despair, and other global challenges as one. More information ... www.danceforsocialchange.com |
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PHOTOS & PROGRAM (Premiere
2004, Revival 2005)This new dance work was a hit with its recent debut at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival in September of 2004. Light becomes the foundational element through which all movement arises. and coalesce. This original dance performance is a lush fusion of colors, emerging to create an array of visual illusions while set to a mix of world electronica. |
| Red, Hot & Cool (Premiere 2001, Revival 2006) Combine the best of jazz and smokin hot rhythms with Music & Motion dance and you have a hit production. This is a fun-filled journey through the history of jazz from its African roots, through the 1920's, to the popular social dances of today. The program features everything from classic era jazz to Hip Hop. |
 PRIMAL!(Premiere 2000) Primal rhythms bring back the spirit of nature. This production is a journey through dance and music from the outback of Australia to the Amazon and tropical rain forests of South America. Hypnotic, pulsating and vibrant, these pieces bring out the rhythms within all of us! This performance made its debut as a commissioned piece for the Philadelphia Zoo in 2000, and has been expanded in its scope as it has become an audience favorite. |
| Halloween Spooktacular (Premiere 2000, Revival 2002, 2003,2005)  This
has been the smash hit of the Halloween season! Music & Motion in
collaboration with Magician, Michael Bonacci provides one of the best
family experiences there is for Halloween. Utilizing jazz and improvisational
dance, choreography has been set to a selection of Halloween music
favorites like Monster Mash, Ghostbusters, Thriller and the Werewolves
of London. All of this is interspersed with incredible illusions and
skillful sleight of hand. Add a touch of theatrics, special costuming,
lighting, and special effects and you have a complete show package
that cannot be beat! |
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