Voices of Strength: Two Programs of Contemporary Dance and Theater by Women from Africa

Saturday, September 15 at 3:00pm

Dance Center (1306 S. Michigan), Theater 1306 S. Michigan, Chicago, IL, Chicago

Voices of Strength is a two-program “mini-festival” celebrating the stylistic diversity and talent of contemporary dance and theater by women from Africa. From dance rooted in tradition, to cutting edge performance that makes satirical use of classical conventions, the five choreographers employ humor, irony, poignancy and power to reference personal obstacles as well as political and social themes, as they articulate women’s struggles toward empowerment.

"'Correspondances' pushes the boundaries of theatre and dance, mixing elements of both forms until it shatters the very idea of form itself.” – NYTheatre.com

Septemper 13 & 14: Program A
"Correspondances" and "Quartiers Libres"
September 15: Program B
"Sombra" and "Madame Plaza"

Other Events:
DanceMasters class led by Nadia Beugré on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 * 9:30-11 a.m. More information at www.colum.edu/Dance_Center/performan...sters/index.php#voices%20DM%20anchor

Post-Performance Conversation on Thursday, September 13, 2012

Choreographer's Panel Conversation on Saturday, September 15, 2012 * 5:30-7:00 PM at the DanceCenter. More information at www.colum.edu/Dance_Center/performances/voicesofstrength/index.php