Tag Archives: Mount Rainier Maryland

“Malcolm X” An American Legend at Joe’s Movement Emporium, May 19

“Malcolm X” An American Legend at Joe’s Movement Emporium, May 19

Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 8:00pm

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium

In the same way the world acknowledges Dr. King, we should also take the time to commemorate his misunderstood contemporary “Minister Malcolm X” to whom society refuses to give full credit for his contributions to the world.

On Tuesday May 19th we honor the “Birthday” of Malcolm.

“By any Means” Edu-tainment presents: An evening of Edu-tainment paying homage to Brother Malcolm featuring Darrick Johnson’s one man show: “Malcolm X” An American legend. Q & A after performance. Evening also includes African drumming, song and poetry.

Doors open 6:30 pm, refreshments served in the lobby until 7:45 and performances start by 8 pm.

Admission $25

Boxes the Play at Joe’s Movement Emporium, May 15 & 16

Boxes the Play at Joe’s Movement Emporium, May 15 & 16

Boxes the Play
A new play by Ebony Custis

Friday, May 15, 2015 at 8:00pm
Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 8:00pm

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium

BOXES asks the question: If you knew you were capable of greatness, what would you do tomorrow?

Students/Seniors/Military $20.00 ($21.69 w/service fee)
General $25.00 ($26.87 w/service fee)
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Joe’s 20th Anniversary Gala at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Mar 21

Joe’s 20th Anniversary Gala at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Mar 21

ENCORE! 20 More! Joe’s 20th Anniversary Gala at Joe’s Movement Emporium, March 21, 2015

Saturday March 21, 2015 at 7:00pm

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium

Join us to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Joe’s Movement Emporium, a grassroots organization that grew from one dance studio into a performing arts center that anchors an entire arts district. The evening features live music, social dance, delicious food and a two-decade retrospective of moving people, minds and community through the arts!

Individual tickets: $120. Sponsorship levels available. Buy tickets here.

Auditions for Taratibu Youth Association at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Mar 21

Auditions for Taratibu Youth Association at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Mar 21

Taratibu Youth Association is a young people’s performing arts company that focuses on African and African American culture. We use traditional and contemporary songs, dance and movement to teach principles of community building, self-determination, and spirituality.

Taratibu Youth Association holds auditions twice a year in the spring and fall.

The next auditions are being held March 21, 2015, 12:00 – 4:00pm.

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium

Ideally auditioning youth should be strong vocalists and experienced in dance, however, no previous experience is necessary. Youth interested in auditioning should be between 11-18 years old.

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium
3309 Bunker Hill Road
Mt. Rainier, Maryland

What to bring: artistic resume listing any training and performance experiences

Youth auditions should include three well-rehearsed performance pieces:
Dance or step
Song
Poem or monologue

Youth should be prepared to present each piece as a solo dressed to dance and/or move with athletic shoes.

For more information click here.

Opulence of Integrity at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Mar 8-9

Opulence of Integrity at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Mar 8-9

Opulence of Integrity at Joe’s Movement Emporium, March 8-9, 2015

Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 7pm
Monday, March 9, 2015 at 7pm

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium

The Opulence of Integrity, a multimedia ensemble work inspired by the public life and inner searching of boxing’s outspoken superstar, Muhammad Ali. Inspired by Ali’s career as a boxer and life as a social activist, public martyr, and human being, choreographer Christal Brown deploys her eclectic movement vernacular to illustrate the turmoil of a life infused by divinity yet misinterpreted by humanity. By using Ali as an archetype, The Opulence of Integrity explores the homogeneous inner struggle for identity as it pertains to men of color in the United States. The Opulence of Integrity is an evening length work divided into four movements. Each movement is introduced by a chorus of narrators who use quotes from Ali to set the scene for each movement experience that follows. There is also an element of projection that lays the backdrop for the cultural and social energy of each time period. The musical score for the work was created by Zimbabwean composer Farai Malianga, whose contemporary take on the subject matter supports the choreography every step of the way. Lighting design by Nick Hung provides the audience with the feeling of watching history through the frames of old tattered photos while Aya Shibahara’s costuming infuses vibrancy and individualism into each character.

The performance is 1 hour in length with no intermission and a brief Q and A with the cast and choreographer will occur immediately following each performance.

Tickets: $25 adults, $18 students and seniors. Buy here.

Inquire about group rates for schools and educational institutions at Opulenceofintegrity@gmail.com