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Transmission de Ostrich

Choreography

James Carlès , Asadata Dafora

Director

James Carlès

Collection

Centre chorégraphique James Carlès

Year of production

2009

Year of creation

1934

Transmission of the dance of Asadata Dafora by the choreographer Ella Moore to the dancer James Carlès.

This solo is one of the first compositions on the western stage to combine modern dance and African movement. Asadata Dafora, who immigrated to the United States in 1929, delivers his choreographic vision of traditional African dance presented on stage with the canons of western dance. The dancer is transformed into a majestic, powerful bird.

Credits

Creation : 1934Choregraphy : Asadata DaforaTransmission: Ella MooreRerun by : James CarlèsDuration : 4 mnInterpreter : James Carles ou Georgey Souchette ou Clément AssémianMusic : Traditionnal African percussions