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