Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Show #3 - Masha (of Music TRaC) takes some shots

After the show, we gathered on the steps to break, it, DOWN.

Eric made outlandish claims even he doesn't believe.

Andrey and Brian are suspect. (Not suspects.)

Julia saw the light, and it all comes together.....

Thursday, March 19, 2009


DanceBrazil - video 1 from DanceBrazil on Vimeo.
DanceBrazil March 19-22 at NYU's SkirballCenter.

DanceBrazil, from Bahia, under the artistic direction of Jelon Vieira, presents "Inura" at the Skirball Center with choreography by frequent DanceBrazil guest artist Carlos Dos Santos and a commissioned score by Cuban-born composer and conductor Tania León; and "Ritmos" (2008), Vieira's homage to Capoeira, the Afro-Brazilian martial art unique to his home state of Bahia, and the Samba, Brazil's iconic popular dance.

On March 20, stay for a Q&A with the artists themselves after the performance. Participants include Inura Composer Tania León, Inura Choreographer Carlos Dos Santos, Ritmos Composer and Music Director Tote Gira, as well as Ritmos Choreographer and Artistic Director Jelon Vieira.


Dance Theater Workshop
presents
Monstah Black and The Sonic Leroy
in
Living Outside The…….
as part of the
Studio Series
March 13-14, 2009 at 7:30pm

New York, NY, February 10, 2009 – At the close of his 100-hour residency in Dance Theater Workshop’s Studio Series, Monstah Black & The Sonic Leroy bring falsetto vocals, digitized beats, and an elevated shoe clad persona to the stage. In Living Outside The……., Black creates Electro Afro Punk Funk sound and a visual performance that explores gender fluidity and racial assumptions with movement, theater, glitter, and glam. Living Outside The……. features Black along with the performers of Motion Sickness - Toija Riggins, Sarah Van’t Hull, Ashley Brockington, Kendra Jeniece Ross, Christina Reeves, Andi Miyamotto, Jill M. Vallery, and Melana Lloyd, with styling by Black and accessories design by Torkwase Dyson. Music has been produced by World Eater Recordings, DJ Krunchy, and Monstah Black.

“Black erupts in a fit of spread arms and leg swirls that set pulses, ours and probably his, racing.”
– Capital Fringe

Performances will take place at Dance Theater Workshop in David R. White Studio on the third floor, March 13-14 (Friday – Saturday at 7:30pm). There will be a Post-Performance talk with Marya Whethers on March 14 (Saturday). Tickets are free with a suggested donation of $5 at the door. Tickets can be reserved in person at the box office or by calling (212) 924-0077. Dance Theater Workshop is located at 219 West 19th Street, between 7th and 8th Avenues.

http://www.dance-tech.net/profile/MonstahBlack

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

important TRaC announcement

Important safety video up on the Main TRaC Blog! Make sure to check it out....

www.High5TRaC.blogspot.com

Have a safe day.

~eric