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West& DanceAfrica 2017 |

I had the distinguished honor of performing at the 40 year Anniversary of DanceAfrica! I’ve studied, traveled and been in love with traditional vernacular for over 20 years. So being able to perform on that platform was a tremendous honor. Dr Baba Chuck founded this illustrious event (that occurs throughout the Country and beyond) in 1977. He recently transitioned to being an Ancestor. This only made this year even more significant. His impact on all us is immeasurable. And it’s out time now to do the work as cultural carriers.

The DanceAfrica 2017 theme was, ��The Healing Light of Rhythm: Tradition and Beyond.” Celebrating the movement and rhythmic traditions of Guinea. We did 7 shows in 5 days (May 25-29, 2017). Performing,"The Healing Sevens," under the direction of Baba Abdel Salaam. Thank you to everyone that came and made it possible for 4 out of the 5 public shows to sell out. Featuring Asase Yaa, Illstyle & Peace Productions and Forces of Nature Dance Theatre. In honor of Dr. Baba Chuck Davis,#WeGotThis!

-J. West

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The Apollo Presents Kwanzaa: A Regeneration Celebration

The Apollo Presents Kwanzaa: A Regeneration Celebration

Image: Apollo Theater Featuring performances from Abdel R. Salaam’s Forces of Nature Dance Theatre with Special Guest Artist Pauline JeanHosted by OBIE Award-Winning Performer Stephanie Berry The Apollo announced today its annual Kwanzaa celebration, which returns in-person for the first time in two years, offering attendees the opportunity to experience the cultural importance and collective…

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🌍DANCE AFRICA 2019🌍 The Brooklyn Academy of Music Peter Jay Sharp Building BAM Howard Gilman Opera House May 24—May 27, 2019 🥁Running Time was 2 Hours🥁 Rwanda Reborn: The Remix •By Artistic Director Abdel R. Salaam• This Year’s Dance Africa Performance Offered a Taste of the Rich Culture and Movement Traditions of Rwanda, Featuring Rwandan Dance Troupe Inganzo Ngari. Pictured With Some of my Dance Africa Family - Baba Abdel Salaam, Mama Edna Fulton, Mama Norma Woolbright, Baba N'Goma Woolbright, Mama Karen Thornton. Baba William Matthew and Mama Lynette White-Mathews. #colbychristina #teamcolbychristina #colbyscorner #actress #dancer #singer #tvshowhost #model #tv #film #movies #broadway #DANCEAFRICA #BABACHUCKDAVIS #centerstageperformer #1977tothepresent #legacy https://www.instagram.com/p/BybmnYhB4L1/?igshid=pbxy9cnkuz1e

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[#DANCEAFRICA #DANCE #FESTIVAL] #DanceAfrica 2017: The Healing Light of Rhythm: Tradition and Beyond Artistic Director Abdel R. Salaam and Artistic Director Emeritus Chuck Davis May 26-29 2017|  BAM | 30 Lafayette Avenue Brooklyn, NY  Admission: Tickets start at $25 | Save 20% on groups of 10 or more, now until May 12, 2017. For more information, contact BAM’s Group Sales team at 718.623.7885 or groupsales@BAM.org. For tickets, visit bam.org/dance/2017/danceafrica

Gather your friends and colleagues to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the nation’s largest African dance festival.

Forty years after its inauguration under the artistic direction of Chuck Davis, the nation’s largest festival of African dance returns for a special anniversary celebration. This year’s performance, under the leadership of Artistic Director Abdel R. Salaam, is a special curated program that pays tribute to the past, present, and future of the landmark festival and the transformative power of movement.

Members of Philadelphia's hip-hop based Illstyle & Peace Productions join with members of New York City's Forces of Nature and the drummers and dancers of Asase Yaa, performing a joyful collision of traditional and contemporary styles. Then, Wula Drum and Dance Ensemble—a master group of US-based Guinean dancers and musicians—present a spirited showcase of West African culture. Both ensembles are joined by the BAM/Restoration Dance Youth Ensemble.

Wula Drum and Dance Ensemble Asase Yaa Forces of Nature Illstyle and Peace Productions BAM/Restoration Dance Youth Ensemble (Brooklyn)

Lighting design by Al Crawford Sound design by David Margolin Lawson

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West& Flashback to FONDT 35th Anniversary Concert |

Still on a high following working with these wonderful Artist. Huge thank you to each and everyone person that came out to support Forces of Nature Dance Theatre’s  35th Anniversary Season at Aaron Davis Hall. We rocked 3 evenings with poise, tradition and grace. 35 years is a tremendous milestone and I am humbled to be among this illustrious legacy. Cheers to 35 years of Excellence!

FONDT presented the season premiere of "Eclipse: Visions of the Crescent and the Cross"choreographed by Abdel Salaam . There was only two opportunities to witness the evenings length work, (Thursday, October 27th, Friday, October 28th). It was exactly 10 years since the thought provoking production was been performed. 

We closed our 35th Anniversary season concert with Program B. This program included, "Terrestrial Wombs," "E.R," "B' Flowin B'Smoove," and "The Word MadeFlesh."

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The Apollo Presents Kwanzaa: A Regeneration Celebration Virtual Experience Sunday, December 26 at 7:00 PM EST

The Apollo Presents Kwanzaa: A Regeneration Celebration Virtual Experience Sunday, December 26 at 7:00 PM EST

A Kwanzaa celebration performance in 2019. Photo courtesy the Apollo On Demand through January 3 Featuring a world premiere from Abdel R. Salaam’s Forces of Nature Dance Theatre With a musical performance by Soul Science Lab with Chen Lo & Asante Amin Hosted by Imhotep Gary Byrd On Sunday, December 26 at 7:00 pm EST, the Apollo will celebrate its annual Kwanzaa celebration, Kwanzaa: A…

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🌍DANCE AFRICA 2019🌍 The Brooklyn Academy of Music Peter Jay Sharp Building BAM Howard Gilman Opera House May 24—May 27, 2019 🥁Running Time was 2 Hours🥁 Rwanda Reborn: The Remix •By Artistic Director Abdel R. Salaam• This Year’s Dance Africa Performance Offered a Taste of the Rich Culture and Movement Traditions of Rwanda, Featuring Rwandan Dance Troupe Inganzo Ngari. Pictured With Some of my Dance Africa Family - Baba Abdel Salaam, Mama Edna Fulton, Mama Norma Woolbright, Baba N'Goma Woolbright, Mama Karen Thornton. Baba William Matthew and Mama Lynette White-Mathews. #colbychristina #teamcolbychristina #colbyscorner #actress #dancer #singer #tvshowhost #model #tv #film #movies #broadway #DANCEAFRICA #BABACHUCKDAVIS #centerstageperformer #1977tothepresent #legacy https://www.instagram.com/p/BybmnYhB4L1/?igshid=18kj4pimy6ln3

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🌍DANCE AFRICA 2019🌍 The Brooklyn Academy of Music Peter Jay Sharp Building BAM Howard Gilman Opera House May 24—May 27, 2019 🥁Running Time was 2 Hours🥁 Rwanda Reborn: The Remix •By Artistic Director Abdel R. Salaam• This Year’s Dance Africa Performance Offered a Taste of the Rich Culture and Movement Traditions of Rwanda, Featuring Rwandan Dance Troupe Inganzo Ngari. Pictured With Some of my Dance Africa Family - Baba Abdel Salaam, Mama Edna Fulton, Mama Norma Woolbright, Baba N'Goma Woolbright, Baba William Matthew and Mama Lynette White-Mathews. #colbychristina #teamcolbychristina #colbyscorner #actress #dancer #singer #tvshowhost #model #tv #film #movies #broadway #DANCEAFRICA #BABACHUCKDAVIS #centerstageperformer #1977tothepresent #legacy https://www.instagram.com/p/BybmnYhB4L1/?igshid=1qp52wlzs61n2