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Dance in the Hood: Williamsburg Traditions JUNE 15-19
Dance in the Hood: Williamsburg Traditions JUNE 15-19
Nicole Macotsis, 06/14/10
Dance in the Hood: Williamsburg Traditions JUNE 15-19
Curated by Nicole Macotsis / Presented by New Voices in Live Performance, Center for Performance Research (CPR)
Dance in the Hood: Williamsburg traditions
A week of workshops, performances and discussions recognizing neighborhood dance traditions and expert local artists – from the late ’60 to today.
JUNE 15-19
CPR, 361 Manhattan Avenue (at Jackson), Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 11211. L train to Lorimer (*except Friday 6/18)
$5/$10 suggested donation for all CPR events
For more information : www.cprnyc.org / 646.462.5691 / 718.349.1210
Tomorrow, Tues- the week kicks of with a workshop demo great for artist- educators, dancers, choreographers, activists, storytellers...
Tuesday 6/15, 7-9pm
Choreographing The Last Layer
Workshop/Demo with CARAS El Puente Dance Ensemble
Ensemble director Rozz Nash and young dancers address and demonstrate the group’s choreographic process; how culturally specific dances and backgrounds of the troupe members inform the creation of contemporary works such as their most recent, The Last Layer.
FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT WWW.CPRNYC.ORG
Wednesday 6/16 6:30-9:30pm
Breakin’ and Rockin’ on Your Block: Street dance in Willy-B
Dance Workshop/Lecture led Break Easy with Master Mind Rockers
Spend an evening with old school b-boy and community dance historian Richard “Break Easy” Santiago as he dances you through two world-famous traditions from your neighborhood: Breaking and Rocking. With legendary Brooklyn rock dance crew, Master Mind Rockers, Break Easy will provide a photo/video overview of the genres’ history in the neighborhood.
Thursday 6/17 7-9pm
BOMBA!
Dance Workshop with Melinda Gonzalez and Jose Ortiz of Los Bomberos de Brooklyn
Friday 6/18 7-9pm
The Last Layer: An Embodiment of the Words We Never Get to Say
Performance with CARAS El Puente Dance Ensemble
OFF SITE: El Puente, 211 S. 4th Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
Saturday 6/19 6:30-9:30
Willy-B Bombazote
Performance and Jam with Rockers, Bomberos and B-Boys more
6:30 -video documentation by Razvan “Tiny Love” Gorea of historic Brooklyn Rock dancers from Williamsburg and neighboring hoods.
7:30- the party starts with performances by Los Bomberos de Brooklyn (bomba), Breaking in Style (b-boy) and Master Mind Rockers (rock dance). Sounds of Dynasty’s rocker and DJ, Ralph “King Uprock” Casanova, spins funk, hustle, salsa and other jams that shook Brooklyn from the 70s till today. A neighborhood dance showcase and jam rounds off the night- to join showcase call 646 462 5691
Dance in the Hood: Williamsburg traditions
A week of workshops, performances and discussions recognizing neighborhood dance traditions and expert local artists – from the late ’60 to today.
JUNE 15-19
CPR, 361 Manhattan Avenue (at Jackson), Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 11211. L train to Lorimer (*except Friday 6/18)
$5/$10 suggested donation for all CPR events
For more information : www.cprnyc.org / 646.462.5691 / 718.349.1210
Tomorrow, Tues- the week kicks of with a workshop demo great for artist- educators, dancers, choreographers, activists, storytellers...
Tuesday 6/15, 7-9pm
Choreographing The Last Layer
Workshop/Demo with CARAS El Puente Dance Ensemble
Ensemble director Rozz Nash and young dancers address and demonstrate the group’s choreographic process; how culturally specific dances and backgrounds of the troupe members inform the creation of contemporary works such as their most recent, The Last Layer.
FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT WWW.CPRNYC.ORG
Wednesday 6/16 6:30-9:30pm
Breakin’ and Rockin’ on Your Block: Street dance in Willy-B
Dance Workshop/Lecture led Break Easy with Master Mind Rockers
Spend an evening with old school b-boy and community dance historian Richard “Break Easy” Santiago as he dances you through two world-famous traditions from your neighborhood: Breaking and Rocking. With legendary Brooklyn rock dance crew, Master Mind Rockers, Break Easy will provide a photo/video overview of the genres’ history in the neighborhood.
Thursday 6/17 7-9pm
BOMBA!
Dance Workshop with Melinda Gonzalez and Jose Ortiz of Los Bomberos de Brooklyn
Friday 6/18 7-9pm
The Last Layer: An Embodiment of the Words We Never Get to Say
Performance with CARAS El Puente Dance Ensemble
OFF SITE: El Puente, 211 S. 4th Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
Saturday 6/19 6:30-9:30
Willy-B Bombazote
Performance and Jam with Rockers, Bomberos and B-Boys more
6:30 -video documentation by Razvan “Tiny Love” Gorea of historic Brooklyn Rock dancers from Williamsburg and neighboring hoods.
7:30- the party starts with performances by Los Bomberos de Brooklyn (bomba), Breaking in Style (b-boy) and Master Mind Rockers (rock dance). Sounds of Dynasty’s rocker and DJ, Ralph “King Uprock” Casanova, spins funk, hustle, salsa and other jams that shook Brooklyn from the 70s till today. A neighborhood dance showcase and jam rounds off the night- to join showcase call 646 462 5691
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