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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

Chocolate Covered Rocky Horror at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Feb 13

Chocolate Covered Rocky Horror at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Feb 13

Chocolate Covered Rocky Horror at Joe’s Movement Emporium, February 13, 2015

Friday February 13, 2015 at 7:00pm

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium

On Friday, February 13, 2015, fall in love with, “Chocolate Covered Rocky Horror,” an all-African- American Shadow-cast of Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Picture Show. This production will be Washington D.C.’s, first all-African-American Rocky Horror shadow-cast ensemble.

Our musical production will feature live vocal performances and crowd engagement– placing audiences in the comical, yet horrific experience that is Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s Castle.

The production will evoke the age-old tradition of a shadow-cast for this highly provocative, yet forever memorable performance. The cast will dramatically mime the film as it plays on a large movie screen and vocally perform the musical numbers bridging another dimension to what is a shadow-cast performance.

Chocolate Covered Rocky Horror recognizes the progress African-American communities have made as it pertains to matters of love and sexuality. The shadow-cast will feature nods to recent events in our Justice system and Black legends, along with a talented cast that will leave you wanting more.

Earlorrin Productions will also take this opportunity to promote and embrace African-American owned business and entrepreneurship. Earlorrin Productions will host a reception with a number sponsors before the show highlighting the Arts and Humanities.

Love is in the air and we are aiming straight for the heart. The February production serves as a fund raiser for a major health issue effecting the African American community, Heart Disease. According to the CDC 24.5 percent of Heart Disease related deaths in 2008 were among African- Americans. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the American Heart Association.

Tickets: $40 couple, $25 individual, $30 individual at the door. Buy tickets here.

Boundaries at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Feb 6-7

Boundaries at Joe’s Movement Emporium, February 6-7, 2015

Contradiction Dance presents Boundaries #YesAllWomen at Joe’s Movement Emporium, February 6-7, 2015

Friday February 6, 2015 at 8pm
Saturday February 7, 2015 at 8pm

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium

BOUNDARIES is a dance-based theatre performance inspired by the #YesAllWomen Twitter feed. Through movement, text, song, and multi-media, BOUNDARIES explores feminine sensuality, strength and vulnerability – all parts of a beautiful whole – as seen through the lens of men, women and the media.

Audiences rave – BOUNDARIES is:
“Poignant and beautiful”
“Amazing”
“Thoughtful, passionate and honest sincerity”

In BOUNDARIES, Contradiction Dance seeks to express authentic interactions between strangers, friends and lovers. Mining their personal stories, the cast’s connection to this material is evident through direction from Artistic Director and Choreographer, Kelly King, and Director of Theatre, Melissa Leigh-Bustamante.

Through this unique artistic exploration and in partnership with local organizations, BOUNDARIES by Contradiction Dance aims to move forward the difficult conversations sparked by the #YesAllWomen Twitter phenomenon, exploring themes relevant to today’s woman and tomorrow’s future.

Featuring: Emily Arden, Carlos Bustamante, Erica Chamblee, Jessica Denson, Ben Drexler, Emma Herbert, Eleni Grove, Matina Phillips, and Alison Waldman.

View more about this show at www.contradictiondance.com/performances/boundaries.

Tickets: $10.

Journey into Freedom at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Jan 24-25

Journey into Freedom at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Jan 24-25

Boundless Eclectic presents Journey into Freedom at Joe’s Movement Emporium, January 24-25, 2015

Saturday January 24, 2015 at 8pm
Sunday January 25, 2015 at 4pm

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium

Ticket prices include dinner! (Delicious vegan/vegetarian/raw options available.) Bring the whole family! 10% discount for groups of ten or more people. Get your tickets in advance.

Experience Boundless Eclectic in performance – a unique, multigenerational collaboration of our homeschool youth with highly seasoned, professional musicians/dancers, including Co-Directors Artis & Hermione, as well as Latteta Theresa (our Music Director) – a world-class Master Elder Musician/Composer, and other special guests.

This evening length performance blends dance, movement, music, soundscapes, spoken word, and percussion in a metaphorical, non-linear narrative which explores the quest for Freedom – both historically, with regards to civil rights, and on a personal level, encouraging a continual journey of self-liberation. Why do we have conflicts? How do we resolve them? What choices do we make? In what ways do we hold ourselves back? How can we embody Freedom, every day?

We will be on air live with Brother Ah at WPFW 89.3 on Monday, March 31 between 7 & 10 p.m., to close out International Women’s Month – promoting the show and discussing our creative vision, process, and the multigenerational approach, as well giving a little in-studio performance!

BoundlessEclectic.Org is a multidisciplinary arts & education network which offers personalized instruction in visual & performing arts, & more, with an interest in families participating in the arts together: all levels fine & contemporary art; hand & foot percussion (drumming & tap); modern/jazz; contemporary ballet; improvisational music & dance, & private music lessons. Available for professional performance, yoga, Reiki +, and healing arts… We also offer classes tailored to the homeschool community in the DC Metro area that integrate arts & academics.

Co-Directors: Artis Moon Amarche & Hermione Rhones

Music Director: Latteta Theresa

Tickets: $20 for adults, $7 for children, available here: Jan 24 or Jan 25.

Art and Experiences Auction at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Nov 16

Art and Experiences Auction at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Nov 16

Art & Experiences Auction

Sunday November 16th at 5 pm

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium

The Art & Experiences Auction is back and bigger than ever! This year in honor of the time honored tradition of our Arts Education staff fondly known as “Piñata Day”, we’re hosting a fiesta theme! That’s right, salsa dancing, mariachi music, and plenty of piñatas.

Of course we’ll have the usual array of silent auction items including tickets to incredible DC area performing arts organizations, art work by local artists, and experiences arraying from a birthday party by Art Works Now to a Yoga Party hosted by our very own Brooke Kidd!

All proceeds from this event will go towards supporting Arts Education programs at Joe’s Movement Emporium including: Club Joe’s, Summer Arts Camp, Youth Classes and Joe’s Movement Company. Learn more about our Arts Education Fund by clicking here.

Lite fare will be served at this event.

Don’t be left out of the party! Buy your tickets now.

Tickets: $25. Purchase on-line.