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K*STAR*PRODUCTIONS home of the Kendra Kimbrough Dance Ensemble
October 26 (Dimensions Extensions Dance Ensemble as guest)October 27 (Musical Guest Boon)
8:00 p.m.
Laney College Theater
900 Fallon Street, Oakland
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BOX OFFICE opens one hour prior to show.
Celebrate K*STAR*PRODUCTIONS, home of the Kendra Kimbrough Dance Ensemble (KKDE), in its 15th Anniversary Celebration Concert. "In The Meantime," premieres October 26th and 27th, 2012 at 8:00 pm.
As a tribute to Breast Cancer Awareness Month, to her mother's battle that ended 21 years ago, and to the many families still affected by the disease, director Kendra Kimbrough Barnes brings us "In The Meantime", a dance-theater piece which probes the lives of women who cope with different aspects of breast cancer. Whether researching preventive measures, caring for a loved one who is ill, or personally battling with the disease themselves, dancer-actors articulate the movement and text with gripping emotional commitment and vulnerability. KKDE reveals what it's like to face the possibility of death while managing the demands of life. "In The Meantime" also takes an honest look at breast cancer awareness campaigns.
Following Friday's concert will be post-concert discussion. On Saturday evening K*STAR*PRODUCTIONS would like to say thank you to the audience that has supported for the past 15+ years by hosting a reception. All are welcome to enjoy an evening of reflection of the marking of this milestone in being a viable organization in the community.
Choreographed by Artistic Director, Kendra Kimbrough Barnes
Written by Izzie-nominated Delina Patrice Brooks
COMPANY INFORMATION
Choreograper/Artistic Director 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.
Delina Patrice Brooks (Writer / Creative Collaborator) earned a 2009 Isadora Duncan "Izzie" Award nomination for "Beauty, The Beast: A Dance-Theater Production", coined as her breathing self-portrait. She has studied and performed dance in the U.S., Western Europe, Southern Philippines and Guinea, West Africa. She has received funding from The Zellerbach Family Foundation, City of Oakland's Cultural Funding Program, and The East Bay Community Foundation. Brooks has been presented by Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Youth Speaks, The Black Choreographers Festival, The Crucible, and University of Wisconsin-Madison, among others. She has performed with The Living Word Project, ASE Dance Theatre Collective, City Circus, Willows Theater, African American Shakespeare Company, Cherrie Moraga/Cihuatl Productions, Rhesus Media Group, and other companies.
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.
2012 Dancers: Leila Anglin, Alena Odrene Cawthorne,Clairemonica Figueroa, Cria Merchant,Lavinia Mitchell, Chelsea Sibet Morris,
Roquisha Townsend, *Marianna Hester (Apprentice)
Vocalist: Tossie Long Accompanied by Tasche
*Photo By Kimara Dixon
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LocationLaney College Theater (View)
900 Fallon Street
Oakland, CA 94607
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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