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Dissonancedance/Ngoma
United States
Приєднався 19 гру 2012
The Ngoma School & Dissonance Dance Theatre's Official UA-cam Channel!
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The Ngoma School is the official school of Dissonance Dance Theatre.
New Website: www.ngcfddt.org
DDT is the Resident Ballet of Ngoma Center for Dance. Named “One of the 11 small-but-mighty dance companies outside of LA and NYC” by Dance Spirit Magazine, Dissonance Dance Theatre is a Washington, DC-based professional dance company founded in 2007 by Shawn Short. Since its inception, Dissonance Dance Theatre has performed for local and national audiences on the east coast and in the mid-west states. Evoking emotional experiences in the audiences we touch, Dissonance’s cutting-edge repertoire features works that are socially and visually appealing to audiences while remaining true to its mission; challenging audience’s assumptions about the human experience through dance.
See older video at old channel: ua-cam.com/users/ddtmedia
The Ngoma School is the official school of Dissonance Dance Theatre.
New Website: www.ngcfddt.org
DDT is the Resident Ballet of Ngoma Center for Dance. Named “One of the 11 small-but-mighty dance companies outside of LA and NYC” by Dance Spirit Magazine, Dissonance Dance Theatre is a Washington, DC-based professional dance company founded in 2007 by Shawn Short. Since its inception, Dissonance Dance Theatre has performed for local and national audiences on the east coast and in the mid-west states. Evoking emotional experiences in the audiences we touch, Dissonance’s cutting-edge repertoire features works that are socially and visually appealing to audiences while remaining true to its mission; challenging audience’s assumptions about the human experience through dance.
Ngoma Center for Dance (2025)
Ngoma Center for Dance (N-Go-mah) is a 501(c)3 whose mission is to cultivate equitable opportunities and creative career pathways through professional training, essential performance, and entrepreneurship development. As a vital bridge between multicultural dance artists and their communities-fostering artistic excellence across generations and socioeconomic backgrounds-Ngoma empowers through community engagement, education, and innovative programming.
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Mute Dance Silenced by COVID (2021)
Переглядів 1528 днів тому
Now Available On-Demand! 7/5 - 7/26 Mute: Dance Silenced by COVID Watch: dogbarkmedia.com/mute/ Website: www.dogbarkmedia.com Synopsis: Mute: Dance Silenced By COVID is a short documentary of six US dancers and their experiences within the initial months of COVID. A “light on the other end of the tunnel” story, Mute: Dance Silenced By COVID also speaks on personal reactions to George Floyd’s mu...
Push/Punch (2024)
Переглядів 652 місяці тому
www.ngcfddt.org A work interested in the duality of opposites, Short’s Push is a contemporary pointe-work ballet partially inspired by William Foresythe’s dynamic work In the Middle Somewhat Elevated and Newton’s laws of motion. Danced to Mikael Karlsson's musical score, Push briskly moves through an ambient and sharp score that sends the dancer through space while merging neo-classic balletic ...
The Road (2024) Excerpt
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Originally Choreographed in 2013 A man treads the journey of life and find challenges and strife in Short’s The Road. Danced as a soft-shoe male ballet solo married to a wonderful duet, The Road is dance theatre with expressive moments lost, longing and stillness. During the male dancer’s solo, he finds solace in a companion, and together they tread the journey of interaction together. The Road...
Dissonance Dance Theatre Season 17 Trailer
Переглядів 1312 місяці тому
www.ngcfddt.org Washington, DC Based Contemporary Ballet Company Shawn Short, Founding Director Since 2007
Groove Downbeat Twig (2024) Excerpt 2
Переглядів 382 місяці тому
www.ngcfddt.org Fluid bodies move to the drum rhythm in Short’s soft-shoe ballet Groove Downbeat Twig. House music adorns your ears, as the dancers fill the stage with “get down” while “feeling it”. Africanistic movement, club dance, and classical ballet emulsify, bringing sweat to the hot bodies on stage. Performed to the music of German multi-instrumentalist, producer, and DJ Christian Promme...
Groove Downbeat Twig (2024)
Переглядів 442 місяці тому
www.ngcfddt.org Fluid bodies move to the drum rhythm in Short’s soft-shoe ballet Groove Downbeat Twig. House music adorns your ears, as the dancers fill the stage with “get down” while “feeling it”. Africanistic movement, club dance, and classical ballet emulsify, bringing sweat to the hot bodies on stage. Performed to the music of German multi-instrumentalist, producer, and DJ Christian Promme...
Home (2024) Excerpt
Переглядів 322 місяці тому
www.ngcfddt.org Originally choreographed in 2018 Light the stage fantastic, as dancers take the stage with zest and joy. Home, a dance work choreographed by Short, is a contemporary ballet filled with friendship and community spirit. Danced to the spirit-filled score composed by Italian composer Ezio Bosso, Home is a “feel good,” large ensemble work that reminds us that positive energy is infec...
Life is Two Fold (2024) Excerpt 2
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www.ngcfddt.org A percussive and syncopated pointe work inspired by our human desire to breathe in and share our excitement for life, Life is Two Fold is inspired by its musical score created by Black Violin, John Legend, and Rapsody Macklemore, and Ryan Lewis, segmented into three sections (Seek, Understanding, Anticipate).
Life is Two Fold (2024)
Переглядів 592 місяці тому
www.ngcfddt.org A percussive and syncopated pointe work inspired by our human desire to breathe in and share our excitement for life, Life is Two Fold is inspired by its musical score created by Black Violin, John Legend, and Rapsody Macklemore, and Ryan Lewis, segmented into three sections (Seek, Understanding, Anticipate).
Push/Punch (2024) Excerpt 2
Переглядів 392 місяці тому
www.ngcfddt.org A work interested in the duality of opposites, Short’s Push is a contemporary pointe-work ballet partially inspired by William Foresythe’s dynamic work In the Middle Somewhat Elevated and Newton’s laws of motion. Danced to Mikael Karlsson's musical score, Push briskly moves through an ambient and sharp score that sends the dancer through space while merging neo-classic balletic ...
Adult Education @ Ngoma School
Переглядів 242 місяці тому
Adults love to dance, too! The Ngoma School offers classes for adults at the Preinkert Hall Studio at UMD College Park. The classes are open to all levels and taught by professional staff with more than 10 years of professional dance and teaching experience. ngcfddt.org/adult-education/
Company D Trailer (2023)
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www.company-D-the-movie.com A Dog Bark Media Production Documentary | 1h 30 min | 2023 | HD/4K Interviews with Dissonance Dance Theatre dancers, artists, and supporters share their stories and happy sentiments of the man who changed their lives as Dissonance Dance Theatre prepares for their Diaspora production. A small-but-mighty Washington, DC dance company, becomes the place for dancers to fu...
DC Black Dance Community Shade
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Ngoma Center for Dance/Dissonance Dance Theatre's Founding Director, Shawn Short, shares thoughts on recognition and support within the African American community. It can be lonely when you're dedicated to your work and see the politics and injustices in certain spaces. I've experienced it firsthand, from artists to service organizations. All skin folk aren't kin folk, but Short continues to su...
Inclusion and Care for Straight Male Dancers
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Inclusion and Care for Straight Male Dancers
Preserving Traditional Dance in Washington, DC
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Preserving Traditional Dance in Washington, DC
The Rich History of Black Dance in Washington DC
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The Rich History of Black Dance in Washington DC
Being A Black Ballet Choreographer in the Washington, DC Area
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Being A Black Ballet Choreographer in the Washington, DC Area
Educator, Filmmaker, Educator Ngoma Center for Dance/DDT Founder Shawn Short Speaks As An Artist
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Educator, Filmmaker, Educator Ngoma Center for Dance/DDT Founder Shawn Short Speaks As An Artist
Challenges and Opportunities for Dance
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Challenges and Opportunities for Dance
Balancing Creativity and Business in Dance
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Balancing Creativity and Business in Dance
Outreach Dance Programs Are Not Enough
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Outreach Dance Programs Are Not Enough
Dance Company Realities And Business Practices
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Dance Company Realities And Business Practices
PG County, Dance Technique Needs To Be A Focus
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PG County, Dance Technique Needs To Be A Focus
The Importance of Choosing The Right Dance Space
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The Importance of Choosing The Right Dance Space
lovely stuff
wonderfull vid
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Zoe Keating
I am happy to see there will be dance art featuring LGBT stories. Thank you for posting.
I have always wanted to see Black dancers in same sex/gender routines. Thank you for creating and posting. :)
Work it out Shawn Short and Dissonance! :-]]
Wonderful.....Congratulations.....
AMAZING CONGRATS!!!!
Can't wait to see this dance concert! Get your tickets. A show not to be missed!
We also remember DC Contemporary Dance Theatre as it makes its come back!