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KSTARPRODUCTIONS presents the Kendra Kimbrough Dance Ensemble
K*STAR*PRODUCTIONS home of the Kendra Kimbrough Dance Ensemble
November 16 - 17th @ 8:00 p.m.
Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts Theater
1428 Alice Street, Oakland
Tickets $8 - $20
In advance: $15
At Door: $20 general / $15 for students / seniors
Children (age 5 V 12) - $8
Group Rates Available for Non-Profit Organizations
INFO & Tickets: 510.801.4523 / kspkkde@comcast.net / www.kstarproductions.org
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BOX OFFICE opens one hour prior to show.
K*STAR*PRODUCTIONS, home of the Kendra Kimbrough Dance Ensemble (KKDE), in its 10th Anniversary Celebration Concert, 10 + 1 and Counting November 16 and 17th at 8:00 pm. Featuring past and current repertory, and a sneak-peak of 2008's premiere "Home Is That Way?"
The Kendra Kimbrough Dance Ensembles 10 + 1 and Counting Anniversary Celebration is an event designed to honor the past 10 years of contributing to the dance community. This multi-faceted event will include repertory favorites such as "Vision" "Rarity of Me" and "Visitors" with excerpts of Brazilian Choreographer Rosangela Silvestre's "Oya." Celebrations will include an opening night reception with a meet and greet the artists and artists discussion on both nights. The concert will also feature a reunion of dancers that have danced for KKDE in the past, guest artists from Dimensions Dance Theater, and a solo by Maija Garcia, past KKDE dancer and currently company member of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company. Both evening will include a slideshow presentation by local artist Kimara Dixon - acknowledging ancestors, teachers and fellow dancers who have passed away. This weekend of celebratory performances promises to be one of thought-provoking physical exuberance and utter enjoyment.
Following Friday's concert will be a free reception and post-concert discussion. It is important for KSTARPRODUCTIONS to say thank you to the audience that has supported for the past 10+ years. All are welcome to enjoy an evening of reflection of the marking of this first decade as a milestone in being a viable organization in the community. KSTARPRODUCTIONS will also share ideas for the upcoming 2008 Season.
Presenting an eclectic array of movement and a depth of choreographic eloquence Kendras
new work Shut Yo Mouth, takes a comical journey into the world of the unspoken. Dancers
use movement, gestures, and text to reflect on the naughty, stereotypical, judgmental, thoughts that one may have when coming into contact with others. The twist begins with the realization that those they are imposing judgement on are people with stories and lives and loved ones.
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The issue on the table is "Who really deserves to be scrutinized for being based on our pre-conceived notions and societal definitions of perfection?"
A sneak preview of 2008's "Home Is That Way?" is just in the beginning stages of a dance-drama dealing with incarceration - mental and physical bondage while telling the story of how the innocence and genius of a child is often slowly stripped by the "imperfections" of society. This is KKDE's first full-length dance drama that will include text, movement, and live music elements.
Joining the production on Saturday evening will be a solo performance by Laura Elaine Ellis and returning to grace the stage once again will be Maija Garcia. Before moving to New York where she is currently dancing with the Bill T. Jones / Arnie Zane Dance Company, Maija was on faculty at Alonzo King's Lines San Francisco Dance Center, Rhythm and Motion, and Mills College in California where she performed with KKDE, Printz Dance Project, Company Chaddick, Cecilia Marta and Michelle Bolong. This truly phenomenal woman and exceptional performer will be dancing a self-choreographed solo as well as joining KKDE for the reunion of dancers performances.
The Reunion of Dancers features a medley of past repertory works including "Vision" "Rarity of Me" and "Visitors" with excerpts of Brazilian Choreographer Rosangela Silvestre's "Oya" and a special Anniversary piece "Revive to Survive."
COMPANY INFORMATION
Kendra Kimbrough Barnes established KKDE in 1996 after graduating from San Francisco State University's Dance Department. She later received her MA in Arts Administration while on full scholarship at Golden Gate University. Kendra's work displays true vision as she grows and establishes herself as an accomplished choreographer. Amongst others, KKDE has received funding from the Zellerbach Family Foundation, CA$H grant, and the City of Oakland. Also an accomplished dancer, Ms. Kimbrough has performed with Robert Henry Johnson, Robert Moses, and other renowned bay area choreographers. Currently she teaches children in Oakland through Dimensions Dance Theater's Rites of Passage Program and Jazz, Modern, African-Haitian, Pilates, and Yoga at the College of San Mateo and City College of San Francisco.
The Kendra Kimbrough Dance Ensemble (KKDE) focuses on paying respect to the rhythmic cycles of life to create a holistic cyclone of expression. The group consists of well-versed dancers that strive to bridge cultures through performances and workshops that reach a diverse audience. KKDE is committed to representing a range of ages, body-types, and movement styles and strives to inform audiences about various social issues. The ensemble teaches, creates and presents dance works that build on a wide array of dance forms as the choreography integrates modern dance with movements inspired by African, Brazilian, and North Indian cultures.
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LocationMalonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts
1428 Alice Street
Oakland, CA 94612
United States
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