Dimensions Dance Theater, one of the nation's oldest and most respected African American dance companies, announces the world premiere of The Reclaiming: Healing to Joy Part 2 for its Fall home season Saturday, October 25, at 7:30 pm and Sunday, October 26, at 4 pm at the Valley Center for the Performing Arts in Oakland (formerly the theater at Holy Names University). This powerful, two-part production honors the resilience and brilliance of Black dance traditions, bridging generations while presenting bold new work that reflects the urgency and beauty of our current cultural moment. Dimensions Dance Theater company members performing include Katrina Deans, Marianna Hester, Erik K. Raymond Lee, Bridgette Lott, Lavinia Mitchell, Valrie Sanders, Justin Sharlman, Denice Simpson, Phylicia Stroud, and Latanya d. Tigner. At its core, the performance explores how we see, share and reclaim JOY as a form of resistance, community healing, and deep celebration. The Valley Center for the Performing Arts is located at 3500 Mountain Blvd, in Oakland. Tickets prices $15--$35 may be purchased at https://healingtojoy2reclaiming.bpt.me/.
The evening begins with a restorative justice-inspired opening, grounding the space through breath, reflection, and intention. This shared ritual invites the Oakland community to move from reflection into song, as performers and audience members co-create an atmosphere of unity and presence.
The Reclaiming: Healing to Joy Part 2 features a special collaboration with David Elliott (aka DJ Fuze)--producer, DJ, and longtime member of the legendary Digital Underground--who joins the company to create a soundscape that surrounds the audience and blends drumming, electronic beats, and live vocals. The performance uplifts the lived experiences of multiple generations, echoing the words of poet devorah major, and culminates in a high-energy, participatory finale with DJ Fuze, inviting the audience to move, groove, and reclaim joy together.
The premiere performances are made possible by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Eastbay Community Foundation, Kenneth Rainin Foundation, California Arts Council and International Association of Blacks in Dance.
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The evening begins with a restorative justice-inspired opening, grounding the space through breath, reflection, and intention. This shared ritual invites the Oakland community to move from reflection into song, as performers and audience members co-create an atmosphere of unity and presence.
The Reclaiming: Healing to Joy Part 2 features a special collaboration with David Elliott (aka DJ Fuze)--producer, DJ, and longtime member of the legendary Digital Underground--who joins the company to create a soundscape that surrounds the audience and blends drumming, electronic beats, and live vocals. The performance uplifts the lived experiences of multiple generations, echoing the words of poet devorah major, and culminates in a high-energy, participatory finale with DJ Fuze, inviting the audience to move, groove, and reclaim joy together.
The premiere performances are made possible by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Eastbay Community Foundation, Kenneth Rainin Foundation, California Arts Council and International Association of Blacks in Dance.
Dimensions Dance Theater, one of the nation's oldest and most respected African American dance companies, announces the world premiere of The Reclaiming: Healing to Joy Part 2 for its Fall home season Saturday, October 25, at 7:30 pm and Sunday, October 26, at 4 pm at the Valley Center for the Performing Arts in Oakland (formerly the theater at Holy Names University). This powerful, two-part production honors the resilience and brilliance of Black dance traditions, bridging generations while presenting bold new work that reflects the urgency and beauty of our current cultural moment. Dimensions Dance Theater company members performing include Katrina Deans, Marianna Hester, Erik K. Raymond Lee, Bridgette Lott, Lavinia Mitchell, Valrie Sanders, Justin Sharlman, Denice Simpson, Phylicia Stroud, and Latanya d. Tigner. At its core, the performance explores how we see, share and reclaim JOY as a form of resistance, community healing, and deep celebration. The Valley Center for the Performing Arts is located at 3500 Mountain Blvd, in Oakland. Tickets prices $15--$35 may be purchased at https://healingtojoy2reclaiming.bpt.me/.
The evening begins with a restorative justice-inspired opening, grounding the space through breath, reflection, and intention. This shared ritual invites the Oakland community to move from reflection into song, as performers and audience members co-create an atmosphere of unity and presence.
The Reclaiming: Healing to Joy Part 2 features a special collaboration with David Elliott (aka DJ Fuze)--producer, DJ, and longtime member of the legendary Digital Underground--who joins the company to create a soundscape that surrounds the audience and blends drumming, electronic beats, and live vocals. The performance uplifts the lived experiences of multiple generations, echoing the words of poet devorah major, and culminates in a high-energy, participatory finale with DJ Fuze, inviting the audience to move, groove, and reclaim joy together.
The premiere performances are made possible by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Eastbay Community Foundation, Kenneth Rainin Foundation, California Arts Council and International Association of Blacks in Dance.
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The evening begins with a restorative justice-inspired opening, grounding the space through breath, reflection, and intention. This shared ritual invites the Oakland community to move from reflection into song, as performers and audience members co-create an atmosphere of unity and presence.
The Reclaiming: Healing to Joy Part 2 features a special collaboration with David Elliott (aka DJ Fuze)--producer, DJ, and longtime member of the legendary Digital Underground--who joins the company to create a soundscape that surrounds the audience and blends drumming, electronic beats, and live vocals. The performance uplifts the lived experiences of multiple generations, echoing the words of poet devorah major, and culminates in a high-energy, participatory finale with DJ Fuze, inviting the audience to move, groove, and reclaim joy together.
The premiere performances are made possible by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Eastbay Community Foundation, Kenneth Rainin Foundation, California Arts Council and International Association of Blacks in Dance.
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