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SUMMARY:ChoreoQuest presents: Acts of self preservation
DESCRIPTION:An evening of dynamic dance illustrating "Acts Of Self Preservation."\n\n\nThe Billie Holiday Theater’s ChoreoQuest: A choreographers residency program presents an evening illustrating\, “Acts Of Self Preservation.”  \n Featuring choreography by Babacar Mbaye & Tislarm Bouie. \nChoreoQuest\, under the direction of Nathan Trice\, is a choreographers residency program created 1991 in response to a dearth in affordable rehearsal space and presentational opportunities in NYC.  \nSince 1991 ChoreoQuest has supported over 45 choreographers and has maintained the goal to provide African American choreographers the opportunity to create\, develop and present new works. In return ChoreoQuest resident choreographers host master classes\, workshops\, community engagement activities and choreograph on The Billie Holiday’s Youth Arts Academy dancers.
URL:https://thebillieholidaytheatre.org/event/choreoquest-presents-acts-of-self-preservation/
LOCATION:The Billie Holiday Theatre\, 1368 Fulton Street\, Brooklyn\, NY 11216\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11216\, US
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Black Joy Film Fest: Like Ah Boss: Journey of a Soca King
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at the Black Joy Film Fest:The Fire Inside\, for a celebration of Black excellence and uplifting stories on the big screen!\n\n\nCome join us for a night of celebration and empowerment at the Black Joy Film Fest: Like Ah Boss: Journey  of a Soca King \nSYNOPSIS: \nMachel Montano delivers an intimate and unfiltered look into the life and legacy of one of the Caribbean’s most influential cultural icons. Often hailed as the “Michael Jackson of theCaribbean\,” Machel Montano has built a career spanning more than four decades\,redefining Soca music while elevating Caribbean culture onto the global stage. \nAnchored in the pivotal 2015 Carnival season\, the documentary captures a definingchapter in Montano’s career\, as he dominated the cultural landscape with his anthemichit “Like Ah B
URL:https://thebillieholidaytheatre.org/event/black-joy-film-fest-black-is-beautiful/
LOCATION:Restoration West Plaza\, 1368 Fulton Street\, Brooklyn\, NY 11216\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11216\, US
CATEGORIES:Film & Media
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SUMMARY:Black Joy Film Fest: ELDER'S CORNER
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a night of celebration and empowerment at the Black Joy Film Fest screening of Elder's Corner.  Followed by a short conversation with Filmmaker Siji Awoyinka. \nSynopsis:When a young London-born Nigerian music fan makes the shocking discovery that many Nigerian musical icons don’t possess copies of their own recordings\, he returns to Lagos to re-record them. This film chronicles the music from juju to Afrobeat and everything in between and its parallels to Nigeria’s socio-political evolution from the colonial 1950s through the nationalist movement and independence in the ’60s. Rare archival footage colors this performance-rich tour through the history of the nation’s music. \nFilmmaker Bio:Siji Awoyinka is a multidisciplinary aural and visual storyteller. Born in the UK to Nigerian parents\, he spent much of his early childhood in Lagos and London before coming to the US to further pursue his musical ambitions. His music fuses elements of Soul\, Jazz\, Highlife\, Afrobeat and Gospel music with traditional Yoruba rhythms drawn from his rich ancestral background. His critically acclaimed musical works\, among them; God-given (BBE 2004)\, AdeSIJI (IVY 2008) and Home Grown (IVY 2014)\, have found appreciative audiences worldwide and continue to garner praise. \nFestivals & Awards  \n\nOfficial Selection\, Sheffield Docs (2020)\nOfficial Selection\, DOC NYC (2020)\nOfficial Selection\, INEDIT\, Barcelona (2020)\nCommendation Award\, RAI Film Festival (2021)\nOfficial Selection\, Blackstar Film Festival US (2021)\nOfficial Selection\, Africa Film Festival\, Koln\, Germany (2021)\nOfficial Selection\, Trinidad & Tobago International Film Festival (2021)\nAfrica in Motion Film Festival (2021) Opening Film\nAudience Award - Best Sounds Feature\, Indie Memphis (2021)
URL:https://thebillieholidaytheatre.org/event/black-joy-film-fest-elders-corner/
LOCATION:Restoration West Plaza\, 1368 Fulton Street\, Brooklyn\, NY 11216\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11216\, US
CATEGORIES:Film & Media
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T183000
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SUMMARY:Summer Music Series
DESCRIPTION:The annual free outdoor concert series takes place at Restoration Plaza from June to September. A celebrated Bed-Stuy community tradition\, the Summer Music Series brings together live music\, dance\, spoken word\, and cultural performances  produced and curated by Hollis King. \nFeaturing performances of jazz\, R&B\, hip-hop\, soul\, and more\, with stellar artists from the neighborhood and beyond. \n\n\nThis Friday\, August 7\, Flavor Kings Taco will be on site! Come hungry.
URL:https://thebillieholidaytheatre.org/event/summer-music-series/
LOCATION:Restoration West Plaza\, 1368 Fulton Street\, Brooklyn\, NY 11216\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11216\, US
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T183000
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SUMMARY:Black Joy Film Fest: NEGRITA: Racially Black\, Ethnically Latina
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at the Black Joy Film Fest\, for a celebration of Black excellence and uplifting stories on the big screen!\n\n\nCome join us for a night of celebration and empowerment at the Black Joy Film Fest screening of the documentary NEGRITA: Racially Black\, Ethnically Latina. \nSYNOPSIS \nNEGRITA\, the debut documentary film from director Magdalena Albizu\, interrogates the cultural prejudice and presumptions surrounding the lives of Afro Latina women in America. Albizu\, a self-described negrita\, explores an unconscious ideology of anti-Blackness in which both American and Latino cultures perpetuate a false narrative of Black as undesirable otherness. Through family pictures\, childhood videos\, and frank conversations\, NEGRITA uses the director’s own personal history to illuminate the larger tapestry of shared experiences throughout the Black and Latin community. Hand in hand with women from the Dominican Republic\, Puerto Rico\, Honduras\, and Panama\, Albizu and her subjects collectively confront their own Black identities\, empowering themselves as Afro Latinas.84mins | Directed by Stanley Nelson | 2025 \nPack your lawn chair\, bring the family\, grab your favorite snacks\, and settle in for an evening of film\, and community under the summer sky.
URL:https://thebillieholidaytheatre.org/event/black-joy-film-fest-we-want-the-funk/
LOCATION:Restoration West Plaza\, 1368 Fulton Street\, Brooklyn\, NY 11216\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11216\, US
CATEGORIES:Film & Media
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T170000
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SUMMARY:Billie's Black Arts Initiative 2026 Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to be blown away by the incredible talent of our students at the Billie’s Black Arts Initiative (BBAI) 2026 Student Showcase!\n\n\nJoin us at The Billie Holiday Theatre for a night of talent and creativity. \nBBAI’s summer acting intensive is grounded in the history and theater practices that emerged from the Black Arts Movement in the 1960s and 1970s. This year\, the students will perform scenes from a variety of plays\, including monologues and dialogues. \nThis year’s participating students are Nii Adu\, Sadi Bimwala\, Genevieve Ngosa Daniels\, G Davis\, Ajani Russell\, Charlie Sharp\, and Nailah Sweeting. \nThis event is open to friends\, family\, and the public!
URL:https://thebillieholidaytheatre.org/event/billies-black-arts-initiative-2026-showcase/
LOCATION:The Billie Holiday Theatre\, 1368 Fulton Street\, Brooklyn\, NY 11216\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11216\, US
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T203000
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SUMMARY:Summer Music Series
DESCRIPTION:The Summer Music Series brings together live music\, dance\, spoken word\, and cultural performances.\n\n\nFeaturing performances of jazz\, R&B\, hip-hop\, soul\, and more\, with stellar artists from the neighborhood and beyond. \nAUG 14\, 2026 \n\nTAI ALLEN\nJOY BROWN\nSTANLEY BANKS\n\nThe Summer Music Series is a bi-weekly concert featuring performances of jazz\, R&B\, Hip Hop\, Soul and more!
URL:https://thebillieholidaytheatre.org/event/summer-music-series-2/
LOCATION:Restoration West Plaza\, 1368 Fulton Street\, Brooklyn\, NY 11216\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11216\, US
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T183000
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DTSTAMP:20260805T213416Z
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SUMMARY:SummerFest 2026: Skylight Open
DESCRIPTION:An electric blend of adventurous spoken word\, musical\, and movement-based artists.\n\n\nLaunched in 2018\, Skylight Open is The Billie’s monthly music and spoken word series featuring cutting-edge movement-based Brooklyn-based talent. \n\n\n\nMade possible through the generous support of our partners: \nA.R.T. New York • Con Edison • The Cowles Charitable Truste Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation • Ford Foundation • Howard Gilman Foundation • The J.L. Greene Art Access Fund | The Kresge Foundation • Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund • Lily Auchincloss Foundation • Lucille Lortel Foundation • Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand • Tiger Baron Foundation | Mosaic Network and Fund in The New York Community Trust• Universal Music Group/Task Force for Meaningful Change • The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs | Seller-Lehrer Family Foundation • The William R. Kenan\, Jr. Charitable
URL:https://thebillieholidaytheatre.org/event/summerfest-2026-skylight-open/
LOCATION:The Billie Holiday Theatre\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T183000
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SUMMARY:Summer Music Series
DESCRIPTION:The Summer Music Series brings together live music\, dance\, spoken word\, and cultural performances.\n\nFeaturing performances of jazz\, R&B\, hip-hop\, soul\, and more\, with stellar artists from the neighborhood and beyond. The lineup on August 21 includes:\n\n\n\n\nLAFAYETTE HARRIS\nHASAN BAKR\nYACOUBA SISSOKO
URL:https://thebillieholidaytheatre.org/event/summer-music-series-3/
LOCATION:Restoration West Plaza\, 1368 Fulton Street\, Brooklyn\, NY 11216\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11216\, US
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T183000
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DTSTAMP:20260806T225343Z
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SUMMARY:Black Joy Film Fest: Michael
DESCRIPTION:Michael is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known.\n\n\nCome join us for a night of celebration and empowerment at the Black Joy Film Fest screening of the 2026 film\, Michael. \nSYNOPSIS \nDiscover the story of Michael Jackson\, one of the most influential artists the world has ever known\, and his life beyond the music\, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five\, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world\, highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career. \n127 min | 2026 \nStarring: Jaafar Jackson\, Juliano Valdi\, Colman Domingo\, Nia Long\, Larenz Tate \nPack your lawn chair\, bring the family\, grab your favorite snacks\, and settle in for an evening of film\, and community under the summer sky.
URL:https://thebillieholidaytheatre.org/event/black-joy-film-fest-studio-17-the-lost-reggae-tapes-2/
LOCATION:Restoration West Plaza\, 1368 Fulton Street\, Brooklyn\, NY 11216\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11216\, US
CATEGORIES:Film & Media
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T200000
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SUMMARY:Community Conversation: From Brooklyn to Broadway
DESCRIPTION:Marcia Pendelton moderates a conversation with Black theatre artists who call Brooklyn home.\n\n\nIn celebration of National Black Theatre Day\, The Billie will launch its 2026-2027 season with a special edition of its community conversation series. \nPresented in collaboration with black theatre aficionado Marcia Pendelton of Walk Tall Girl Productions\, From Brooklyn to Broadway will explore Brooklyn’s connection to Broadway and the many performers and creatives who call the borough home. The conversation will examine how Brooklyn has shaped or inspired individual artists while offering a behind-the-scenes look at some of the shows heading to Broadway this season. \nPanelists will include singer\, songwriter and Broadway actor Marcus Paul James\, whose credits include RENT\, Motown: The Musical and In the Heights; Tony Award-winning actress Adriane Lenox\, recognized for her performances in Doubt and After Midnight; two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage and Tony Award-winning Broadway star Lillias White\, celebrated for her acclaimed performances across Broadway. \n\n\nAbout the moderator: Marcia Pendelton is the founder and president of Walk Tall Girl Productions\, a boutique marketing\, audience development\, and group sales agency for the performing arts. She specializes in bringing communities from the African Diaspora into performance spaces. She lives in Brooklyn. \nThe Billie Holiday Theatre on Broadway The Billie made history in 1981 with the play Inacent Black\, transferring the hit to Broadway with fifty percent of the financing derived from the Black community — a first in the theatre world\, as cited in The New York Times\, and unheard of prior to Inacent Black. The “heaven-sent comedy” by A. Marcus Hemphill featured Melba Moore. \nAbout National Black Theatre Day National Black Theatre Day (officially September 17) marks the anniversary of the 1821 opening night of the African Grove Theatre — the first known professional Black theatre company in the United States.
URL:https://thebillieholidaytheatre.org/event/community-conversation-from-brooklyn-to-broadway/
LOCATION:The Billie Holiday Theatre\, 1368 Fulton Street\, Brooklyn\, NY 11216\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11216\, US
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T213000
DTSTAMP:20260904T230355Z
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SUMMARY:BILLIE & BEYOND featuring vocalist Kamilah
DESCRIPTION:Join us as The Billie spotlights the next generation of artists who carry the DNA of Lady Day and push forward her legacy.\n\n\nThe Billie Holiday Theatre returns with its all women music series\, BILLIE & BEYOND; an evening of live performances inspired by the artisty and activism of its namesake Billie Holiday. \nHeadlining this edition is Kamilah\, a dynamic vocalist whose songwriting draws on love\, self-discovery\, and advocacy\, with a sound that recalls Lauryn Hill and Aretha Franklin. Her latest single\, “Electricity\,” showcases her gift for sonic poetry. “What I make is as eclectic as my mom’s tastes\,” she says. \nThe evening opens with Juanialys\, a New York City based singer and songwriter known for her soulful sound\, captivating stage presence\, and ability to connect with diverse audiences. She has performed at notable venues and events including the Apollo Theater\, SOB’s\, Brooklyn Bazaar\, Several NYC festivals\, conferences\, and corporate events. Through her music\, Juanialys creates memorable experiences while using her voice to inspire\, uplift\, and bring people together. \nThe night will be hosted by poet and performer Shanelle Gabriel and DJ NYLA will provide music throughout the evening. \nPart concert\, part cultural gathering\, BILLIE & BEYOND celebrates the next generation of artists shaping the future of Black music and creative expression. \n\n\nTICKETS: \nEarly Bird: $25Available online through Sunday\, October 4\, 2026 \nBeginning October 5\, 2026\, tickets are $35 online and at the box office. \nTickets will also be $35 at the door on the day of the performance. \nFor groups of 10 or more\, please contact Ms. Edna Fulton at efulton@restorationplaza.org \n\n\nLobby Doors Open: 7:30 PMPerformance: 8:00 PM
URL:https://thebillieholidaytheatre.org/event/billie-beyond-featuring-vocalist-kamilah/
LOCATION:The Billie Holiday Theatre\, 1368 Fulton Street\, Brooklyn\, NY 11216\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11216\, US
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T150000
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SUMMARY:5th Annual BedStuy Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Three days of independent film\, panels\, and community storytelling at The Billie Holiday Theatre. October 16-18.\n\n\nFounded in 2017\, the BedStuy Film Festival was created to spotlight films from a wide range of cultural\, racial\, gender\, and generational perspectives. The festival is dedicated to supporting local creatives while welcoming independent filmmakers from around the world. \nJoin us October 16 to 18\, 2026\, for the 5th Annual festival: three days of independent film\, Q&A sessions\, and community storytelling. Opening night includes a cocktail reception following the film\, \nSchedule \nFriday\, October 16 \n\n6:00 to 7:30 PM: Feature Film\, The NextShift\n7:30 to 9:30 PM: Opening Night Cocktail Reception. Stay after the film to celebrate opening night. Included with your Day 1 ticket or 3-Day Pass.\n\nSaturday\, October 17 \n\n12:00 to 1:00 PM: Short Film\, The Therapist (30 minutes)\n1:15 to 2:15 PM: Panel\, Indie vs. Studio: The Filmmaking Dilemma\, featuring Ahmad Muhammad (Tyler Perry Studios)\, Sean Charles (ALLBLK/MACRO)\, Victorious De Costa\, Nya Estep\, and more.\n\nSunday\, October 18 \n\n12:00 to 2:00 PM: Documentary\, Through the Night \, directed and produced by Loira Limbal. The film explores the personal cost of the modern economy through the lives of working-class mothers and a 24-hour childcare provider.\n2:15-3:00 PM: Panel\, The World of Vertical Films\, What’s Next. Panelist TBA\n\nTickets \n\nDay passes are $20 per day.\nThe 3-Day Pass is $50 and covers all three days\, including the opening night reception.
URL:https://thebillieholidaytheatre.org/event/5th-annual-bedstuy-film-festival/
LOCATION:The Billie Holiday Theatre\, 1368 Fulton Street\, Brooklyn\, NY 11216\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11216\, US
CATEGORIES:Film & Media
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T210000
DTSTAMP:20260921T164754Z
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SUMMARY:Literary Salon Champions for the Arts In Conversation w/ Donna Walker-Kuhne
DESCRIPTION:An inspiring conversation detailing how to become a champion for the arts moderated by Aaron L. McKinney.\n\n\nWhat does it mean to be a champion for the arts? Be prepared to hear from culture warrior Donna Walker Kuhne when she talks about her book — Champions for the Arts: Lessons and Successful Strategies for Engaging Diverse Audiences. \nJoin author and community engagement legend  Donna Walker-Kuhne in an inspiring conversation detailing how to become a champion for the arts. Considered one of the nation’s foremost experts in audience development\, Donna Walker-Kuhne has spent her career developing successful strategies for increasing access to the arts. Over the past ten years\, Walker-Kuhne has traveled to over 100 U.S. cities and 5 continents to give lectures\, workshops and keynotes specifically focused on community engagement. \nHer book Champions for the Arts: Lessons and Successful Strategies for Engaging Diverse Audiences synthesizes real-world examples from her decades of experience working with institutions like Dance Theatre of Harlem\, The Public Theatre\, Apollo Theater\, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater\, Whitney Museum and NJPAC among many others.The evening will feature a conversation with Walker-Kuhne moderated by arts leader and culture builder\, Aaron L. McKinney\, Executive Director of Hi-ARTS. The discussion will highlight Walker-Kuhne’s practical yet visionary way of thinking about community engagement in the arts as a vehicle for social change. \nBook signing will follow.
URL:https://thebillieholidaytheatre.org/event/literary-salon-champions-for-the-arts-in-conversation-w-donna-walker-kuhne/
LOCATION:The Billie Holiday Theatre\, 1368 Fulton Street\, Brooklyn\, NY 11216\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11216\, US
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T210000
DTSTAMP:20261013T184829Z
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SUMMARY:Skylight Open
DESCRIPTION:An electric blend of adventurous spoken word\, musical\, and movement-based artists.\n\n\nSkylight Open continues into the Fall Season with opportunities for artists working across music\, spoken word and dance to take the stage and connect with audiences. The series continues The Billie’s commitment to providing a platform for artists while creating an accessible gathering space for the community.
URL:https://thebillieholidaytheatre.org/event/skylight-open/
LOCATION:The Billie Holiday Theatre\, 1368 Fulton Street\, Brooklyn\, NY 11216\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11216\, US
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T183000
DTSTAMP:20260921T173822Z
CREATED:20260921T172749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T173822Z
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SUMMARY:The Billie presents RONALD K. BROWN/EVIDENCE DANCE COMPANY
DESCRIPTION:Famed choreographer and Brooklyn's own Ronald K. Brown returns to The Billie for their annual dance concert.\n\n\nRonald K. Brown/EVIDENCE\, A Dance Company returns home to The Billie with its signature blend of grace\, gravity\, and grounded spiritual storytelling drawn from Brown's acclaimed repertory. The company integrates African dance with contemporary choreography\, music\, and spoken word. \nBrown shares a profound\, deep-rooted artistic partnership with The Billie Holiday Theatre in Bedford-Stuyvesant\, Brooklyn. A "son of Brooklyn\," Brown founded EVIDENCE in 1985\, and the company has become synonymous with deeply spiritual storytelling that connects audiences to the histories\, traditions\, and evolving expressions of the African Diaspora. He is one of the most visionary and prolific choreographers of his generation\, with international acclaim on the world's great stages. His long-standing partnership with The Billie is a full-circle moment: from his first childhood dance classes on the Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation campus to making his dance home in the same studios of his youth. \nThe annual dance concert presents a curated evening of excerpts from the company's celebrated works\, performed by EVIDENCE dancers.
URL:https://thebillieholidaytheatre.org/event/the-billie-presents-ronald-k-brown-evidence-dance-company/
LOCATION:The Billie Holiday Theatre\, 1368 Fulton Street\, Brooklyn\, NY 11216\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11216\, US
CATEGORIES:Arts
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