Ronald K. Brown

Harlem Stage

**E-Moves: Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE at Harlem Stage**

Join us for a captivating evening of dance as Harlem Stage proudly presents "E-Moves: Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE," a highlight of our 40th Anniversary Season. This sold-out event is set to take place on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM at the esteemed Harlem Stage, located at 150 Convent Avenue, New York.

For over 25 years, Harlem Stage's signature dance series, E-Moves, has been a platform for showcasing the incredible talents of artists of color, blending movement-based creations that span across a spectrum of styles and narratives. This year, in celebration of our 40th anniversary, we are honored to welcome back Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE, a company that has played a pivotal role in the legacy of our dance programming.

Founded in 1985 and based in Brooklyn, Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE is renowned for its unique fusion of traditional African, Afro-Cuban, and contemporary choreography, enriched with spoken word. The company first graced our stage in 1998 and returns with a performance that promises to be unforgettable, featuring dances that embody the essence of Brown's choreography—otherworldly, charged, and fervently expressive.

The evening will feature a special reprise of "Palo y Machete," an excerpt from the evening-length work "One Shot," originally choreographed for EVIDENCE Associate Artistic Director Arcell Cabuag. This piece pays homage to the legendary photographer Charles "Teenie" Harris, capturing the essence of his one-click photography. Additionally, the program includes "March," a duet set to a speech by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and "Upside Down," an ensemble work that speaks to the importance of community and the destiny of the soul.

In line with our season's theme, "Looking Back to Create Forward," Ronald K. Brown invites emerging choreographer Joya Powell to present her work. Powell, a multiethnic Harlemite and Bessie Award-winning choreographer, will showcase "Hair Ties," a multidisciplinary dance-theater piece inspired by America’s fear of Black power and beauty, celebrating Black creativity and resilience.

Following the performance, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a "Talk Back" session with childhood friends and now colleagues, Carl Hancock Rux and Ronald K. Brown, discussing the emergence of Brown’s EVIDENCE Dance Company and the influence of African diasporic movement and modern dance in Brown's choreography.

Don't miss this extraordinary evening that not only celebrates the legacy of Harlem Stage but also looks forward to the future of dance.

E-moves: Ronald K. Brown/evidence