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founded in 1996 by
Artistic Director Kendra Kimbrough Barnes
paying respect to the rhythmic cycles of life to create a holistic cyclone of expression.
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 UPCOMING EVENTS

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We want to invite you to witness and engage with our showings through the APAP 2021 Conference. We are excited to share some of our recent work with you. 

Sunday, January 10th at 2pm PST 
ReDzONE: A Transmutative Ritual
(Premiered 2019)


Choreography:
Kendra Barnes 
Live Music & Poetry:
Jennifer Johns
KKDE Dancers:
Linda Steele II, Jhia Louise Jackson, Lydia Clinton

ReDzONE: A Transmutative Ritual is a dance-theater work created around the stories of women who have been sexually assaulted. Framed by selected poems and music by producer, lyricist and vocalist Johns, ReDzONE lends further artistic voice to an epidemic that affects a third of women across the world. 

Sunday Link to View Stream  
*Link will be live 5 minutes before showtime!
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Friday, January 15th at 12pm PST - Resilience-In-Joy Film Short

Artistic Director, Choreographer, Film Executive Producer & Co-Director:
Kendra Barnes
Music, Storyboard, Film Director:
Jennifer Johns
Director / Cinematographer, Storyboard:
Lauren Scully
 Performers:
Olivia Eng, Frances Sedayao, Linda Steele II, Korea Venters, Yeni Lucero, Jennifer Johns
 
The intention of the "Resilience In-Joy" (working title) short dance film is to inspire participants to disarm and to recall that joy is a choice we can make in every moment regardless of our circumstances. The film is a journey through music and dance, panoramic projection and fairies giving the participants the experience of being transported into another world. 

  Friday Link to View Stream  
*Link will be live 5 minutes before showtime!

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We'd love to hear from you. Please contact us for booking or more information
P 510.560.5533
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1501 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
​OAKLAND, CA 94612


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  • HOME
  • About Us
  • Resilience In-Joy 2020
  • 2019 Repertory Concert "ReDzONE" Archive
  • 2017 Fall Repertory Concert
  • 20th Anniversary Concert Archive
  • MEDIA ARCHIVES
  • Features
  • PAST PROJECTS
  • COMPANY ARCHIVES