Production

Symphony for the Dance Floor

October 13 – 15, 2011


Premiere New York Premiere
Country of Origin United States
Description Acclaimed composer-violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) returns to BAM with an invigorating new production fueled by DBR's inimitable mash-up of pop, hip-hop, and classical music. The third and final installment of a multi-year BAM commission that includes One Loss Plus (2007 Next Wave) and Darwin's Meditation for The People of Lincoln (2008 Next Wave), Symphony for the Dance Floor features hip-hop artist Lord Jamar (founding member of Brand Nubian, HBO's Oz), Bessie Award-winning singer, songwriter, and performance artist Cynthia Hopkins, photography and video by Jonathan Mannion, and choreography by Millicent Johnnie (Urban Bush Women).
Post-Show Artist Talk with Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) October 14 2011.
Identifier 2011f.00989
Season Fall 2011
VenueBAM Strong (Majestic, BAM Majestic, BAM Harvey Theater, The Rudin Family Gallery)
choreographerMillicent Johnnie
costume designerAdia Whitaker
directorD. J. Mendel
lighting designerMiriam Nilofa Crowe
multimedia artistJonathan Mannion
performerLord Jamar

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