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Dance in the City
The Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) Performing Arts Division (PERF), in collaboration with the Los Angeles Dance Worker Coalition (LADWC), is thrilled to announce the recipients of the Dance in the City 2024 awards!
Part of the Lankershim Festival of Fright, this year's talented group of emerging choreographers and video artists were commissioned to create new, innovative works that push the boundaries of dance on film, by drawing inspiration from the 1950s and 1960s gimmick thriller films of William Castle.
The winners presenting works are:
Diamondback Annie - A multi-talented performer and two-time award winner at the Burlesque Hall of Fame, Diamondback Annie combines dance, drag, and music with explosive stage effects, captivating audiences with her unforgettable performances.
Kate Coleman - Associate choreographer and rehearsal director for Mixed eMotion Theatrix, Kate's passion for performance has taken her around the globe. With experience in film, TV, and theatre, her work has been recognized by the LA Critics Circle.
Precious Ellis - As the founder of NO PANIC LLC, Precious leads the charge in Dance Filmmaking, an emerging genre that transcends the physical stage. Her film DYSMORPHIA won acclaim for its experimental portrayal of body image, showcasing her dedication to empowering dance.
Ibuki Kuramochi - A Japanese-born interdisciplinary artist whose Butoh dance-infused performances and installations have been exhibited worldwide. Ibukis exploration of body and movement resonates deeply with post-human feminism and artistic innovation.
Brandon Maxwell - LA-based choreographer Brandon Maxwell brings his dynamic vision to the stage and screen, with recent credits including choreography for the Hollywood Reporter and performances in major commercials and TV shows. His work is represented by bloc Talent Agency.
Jennifer Rose - A choreographer and director for both screen and stage, Jennifers work spans international venues and film festivals. Her productions draw inspiration from ancient mythologies and martial arts, creating deeply emotive dance experiences.
Kevin Zambrano - A bi-coastal performer, director, and choreographer based in LA and NYC, Kevin's recent work includes dancing alongside Ariana Grande at the Met Gala and choreographing for Dorian Electras FanFare world tour. His creativity and direction have shone internationally, earning accolades from Seoul to NYC.
ABOUT WILLIAM CASTLE
(19141977) William Castle was an American film director, producer, and screenwriter
best known for his inventive and influential approach to horror filmmaking. Castle's flair
for showmanship, and his ability to create entertaining movies with extra-filmic practices
made him one of the most notable genre pioneers.
Born William Schloss Jr in New York City, later adopting the pseudonym (Schloss
being the German word for Castle) An orphan by 11, at age 13, he saw a performance
of the play Dracula starring Bela Lugosi. I knew then what I wanted to do with my life,
Castle wrote in his autobiography, I wanted to scare the pants off audiences.
He saw the play so many times that he met the legendary Lugosi, who recommended
him for an assistant stage manager position for Draculas upcoming tour. At 15 years
old he dropped out of school and joined the production, thus beginning his career in
show business.
Castle's legacy is also notable for its impact on the broader landscape of horror filmmaking. He was able to popularize burgeoning genre trends such as psychological and body horror, and his emphasis on spectacle and creative approaches to engaging audiences paved the way for future artists to explore interactive and immersive elements in cinema, theatre and other types of live performance.
Castle's creative approaches to engaging audiences and industry practices have left a lasting legacy, inspiring filmmakers like Jordan Peele, Joe Dante, Sam Raimi, Robert Zemeckis and John Waters, who has cited Castle as a significant influence on his work. His work has been the subject of retrospective at film art spaces such as La Cinémathèque Française in Paris and the Film Forum in New York, and now at the Lankershim Arts Center in Los Angeles at the inaugural LankerSCREAM Festival of Fright.
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LocationLankershim Arts Center (View)
5108 Lankershim Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 91601
United States
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