BRICstudio is getting ready for a night
of international dance on Oct. 30. Emerging artists from Danspace
Project’s "Out of Space" program will take the stage
and spice it up with exotic moves and sounds.
The evening, curated by Marya Weathers, will consist of performances
of new works by both solo and group artists and will include
dances rooted in cultures as distant as Africa and Asia.
Germaul Barnes is a Bessie Award-winning dancer who will perform
"Ready?," a dance that puts a special twist on love
and commitment. Daman Harun, a Malaysian-born choreographer,
will examine relationships and self-awareness in his solo of
re-discovery. The Usaama Dance Company, formed of 8- to 17-year-olds,
will introduce the audience to two West-African dances, "Liberte"
and "Makuru."
Performing "Eyes," dancer-choreographer Smurti Patel
(pictured) will combine classical Indian dance with American
contemporary dance moves, focusing on the use of eyes and eyebrows,
common in the Indian classical tradition "abhinaya."
Patel also uses her voice to add a unique touch to her style.
The BRICstudio is located on the second floor of 57 Rockwell
Place, between Fulton Street and DeKalb Avenue in Fort Greene.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students with valid ID. For
reservations call (718) 855-7882, ext. 53. For more information,
see the Web site www.brickonline.org.
