Nora Chipaumire: portrait of myself as my father

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VCU Dance Presents:

“Nora Chipaumire: portrait of myself as my father”

Saturday October 29th, 2016 at 8:00pm

Venue Location: Dogtown Dance Theatre

(Address: 109 W. 15^th Street  Richmond, VA)

Photo credit: Elise Fitte Duval

Admission: $15 General Admission/ $10 Students

About:
Fierce, charismatic choreographer Nora Chipaumire has been described by dance critic Deborah Jowitt as “thrilling… a powerful woman with a strong message.” In this visceral exploration of African masculinity, Zimbabwe-born, Brooklyn-based choreographer Chipaumire is joined by the specters of her estranged father (performed by Senegalese dancer Pape Ibrahima Ndiaye, also known as Kaolack, and Jamaican-born dancer Shamar Watt). In a makeshift boxing ring, under the harsh glow of halogen worklights, the three trade jabs steeped in Chipaumire’s trademark synthesis of contemporary African movements.

For more information about the VCU Dance & Choreography Department and 2016-2017 season, please visit: http://arts.vcu.edu/dance/.

For more information about Dogtown Dance Theatre, please visit: http://www.dogtowndancetheatre.com.