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Come and experience the joy of pure expression In the dictionary we learn that Africa, Singapore and Icelapd. dance is na series of rhythmic and Like many others in the dance ! patterned body movements usually world, Cleo s mission is to teach ! performed to music" But anvonc and inspire others. She has never ArtsReach By REGGIE JOHNSON who has ever danced knows it is so much more. Dance is a language that transcends all cultural, ^lass and age boundaries. Cleo Parker Robinson tells us, n Dance prepares us to take risks. Also it gives us a ritual. It says, we're going through this together." On February 29, Winston-Salem and Forsyth County will have the opportunity to "come together" and experience the joy of pure expression when the Cleo . Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble performs at the Kenneth R. Williams Auditorium on the cam pus of Winston-Salem State Univer sity. The Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble celebrates diversi ty. The 12-member company based in Denver is from all over and their repertoire is drawn from many of the cultures that breathe within our country. The Ensemble encourages community involvement in their programming. Ms. Robinson, the founder and artistic director, has never wavered from the belief that the arts are the common denomina tor of all people, and so must be made accessible to all. wavered from her belief that the arts are the common denominator for all people and so must be accessible to all. Ms. Robinson's pas sion and commitment have made her a pio neer and a focal point and pivotal figure in the nation's cultural milieu. - The Ensemble itself is a diverse group of individuals with varied back grounds and experi ences. Mareeivne Freeman, a native of Decatur, Illinois, is the rehearsal director and principal dancer for the Ensemble. As the lead performer with the company, she has danced in Jef frey Osborne's Bor derline video, has been featured in sto ries and ads in Ebony , Jet , Ms.t and Essence and has toured nationally and internationally. Lisa Johnson has been a Cleo Parker Robinson began I teaching college level dance at the ! University of Colorado. She taught dance through high school and went on to Colorado Women's College to study under Rita Berger, a former . dancer with George Ballanchine. Ms. Robinson started her own dance school in her junior year at Colorado Women's College, and spent her summers studying under Merce Cunningham and -Murray Louis, at Dance Theatre of Harlem with Arthur Mitchell. Ms. Robinson's talents as a teacher and choreographer have led her and her Ensemble around the globe. She has taught workshops and classes at Northwestern Univer sity, Morehouse and Spelman Col leges, University of Arizona, San Diego State and University of Den ver, among many others. She has also taught in Hawaii, Belize, member of the Ensemble for four years. Ms. Johnson, from Washing ton, D.C. is a graduate of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, who studied at Jones-Hollywood School of Ballet and received a B.F.A. in modern dance from the University of Arts in Philadelphia. Aldawna M Arric An Knr n in in a cl An !? I vTTt i j \xtry l/Ui It ? rtl fi 1 1 1 ^ ollM I Jamaica, began dance training at age ten at the Bemice Johnson Cul tural Dance Studio. Mr. Morrison attended the New York High School of the Performing Arts, while train ing at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre and Feld Ballet Stu dios. Susan Richardson, from Dal las, Texas, has been training and performing in New York City for four years. This is Ms. Richardson's second year with the company. The Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble ing Arts. Gary Abbott is a seven year member of the Ensemble. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, he has danced with several companies in Atlanta, Tennessee and California. Torya Beard is a native of Detroit, Michigan where she trained with Andrea Hanes Johnson. This is Ms. Beard's second season with the .Geo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble. Randy Brooks* is from, Florala, Alabama and Georgianna Davis is 4 native of Jamaica. Ali Dixione wai born in New York City and began his dance training at the age of thir teen at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center. Special classes will be open to the public and free of charge at the Kenneth R. Williams Auditorium on February 27 - 28. . al Suite" ? an exploration of musi cal spirituals. In this piece, the choir and dancers perform to various moods and themes of gospel music depicting the African-American experience. David Allen will serve as music and choir director. Local performers, Tonya Ross and the _Rev. John Heath will be featured as soloists with the choir in the "Spiri tual Suite" finale. Stevens Center " Something for Everyone For ticket information 1 Call 721-1946 | Zora not to be missed In a tribute to honor African American Womanhood, the North Carolina Black Repertory Compa ny, in association with the National Black Touring Circuit and the National Black Theatre Festival proudly presents Zora, the vivid and provocative life and times of the "Queen of the Harlem Renais sance," Zora Neale Hurston. A special Opening Night Gala Pre-Show reception will be held on Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. Zora will be per formed at the Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Dr., in Winston Salem, Feb. 27, 28, 29 and March 5, 6 and 7 at 8 p.m., with a special 3 p.m. matinee on Sunday, March 1 and 8. Zora , the hit play of the 1991 National Black Theatre Festival, takes you on a journey traveling the peaks and chasms of the life of Zora Neale Hurston, a provocative novelist, noted anthropologist, out spoken champion against racial injustice, stalwart feminist Zora mesmerizes you with the spinning of folk tales, and bone bearing social commentary. Zora shares her heart warming and heart wrenching moments recalling family and youth and the men in her life. Zora promises to explore the range of your emotions with the wit-wisdom shared by a colored female struggling and determined to have her African American womanhood and human rights dignified. Zora is a histori cal odyssey that whips you through the Roaring Twenties, one of the most prolific decades of this centu ry and landmark eras of African American History. Zora stars the brilliant, dynam ic and vibrant Elizabeth Van Dyke, whose tour de force portrayal of Zora Neale Hurston still reverber ates bravos from the worldwide audience who had the privilege of attending this powerful epic during the week of 1991 National Black Theatre Festival. Van Dyke won the coveted AUDELCO Best Actress award in 1991 for her portrayal of Zora. Zora also was awarded AUDELCO'S Best Production Award in 1991. Van Dyke's one woman-show, Lorraine, has toured this country. "Lorraine" was shown on Group W Cable for which it received the prestigious Ace Award and Gold Award at the Houston Film Festival. Van Dyke appeared in the Broadway production of Checkmates. Her Off-Broadway credits include: A Raisin in the Sun, Anna Lucasta, and Daddy. Van Dyke made her debut on episodic television this past season on LA. Law. She also appeared on All My Children, and Ryan's Hope. This epic play was written by the renowned playwright, Lawrence Holder. Holder began working on Zora only 13 years after Zora Neale Hurston died. Holder is the author of 75 plays. He is most noted for Zora and When Chickens Come Home to Roost. Through his work, Holder has worked with such celebrities as Harry Belafonte, Den zel Washington, Phylicia Rashad, Ornette Coleman, Yvonne Taylor, Ellen Stewart, and Jacquie Berger. Appearing as the many faces of the men in Zora's life is the versa tile, captivating Joseph Edwards. Make plans today to see Zora, the portrait of an African-American woman who was the very embodi ment of womanhood. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and students. Special group rates and fund raising opportunities are available. Master card and Visa are accepted. For Elizabeth Van Dyke information and reservations call (919) '723-7907. Eddy Talton-Jackson, from Las Vegas, Nevada, began his dance training at the University of Las Vegas and the Black Stage Dance Studio. Morgan Williams has been a member of the Ensemble for three years. Ms. Williams is a native of California and her first taste of dance was at Mira Costa High School in L<os Angeles. Michael Woolfolk, born in Washington, D.C., has been a mem ber of the Cleo Parker Robinson Danca Ensemble for three years. Mr. Woolfollc is a graduate of the Duke Ellington School for Perform < In addition, the Ensemble will hold auditions for local dancers interested in performing in one of the pieces to be presented in the company's evening performance. The open audition will be held Thursday, Feb. 27 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. in the Kenneth R. Williams Auditorium on the WSSU campus. A special component of the performance on Feb. 29 will be the featured appearance of The Spirit of Life Community Choir. Composed of children from throughout Win ston-Salem, the choir will perform in the evening's final piece "Spiritu Celebrate Black History Month at WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY Janice Price in concert February 25, 1992 8:00 p.m. K.R. Williams Auditorium Call 750-3350 for more information No Admission Chargel Janice Price & Priceless ttERNECSVILLE LITTLE THEATRE PO BOX 822 KERNERSVILLE. NC 27285 The Mousetrap Directed by Juan Fernandez Produced by apeclal arrangement with Samuel French. Inc. Don't miss this classic thriller By Agatha Christie Discover why "Three Blind Mice" Will send shivers down your spinel Performances Dates and Times Fridays A Saturdays - Fsbruary 21, 22. 28 A 20 Also, Sunday Matins*. Fsb 29 at 9:00 pm Tlcksts avaltabls at ths door - Adults 96, Studsnts/Ssntors 14 Psrformancaa at Ksrnsrsvllls School Auditorium 512 W. Mountain 8trsst Bring this ad In lor a M.00 Discount Valid only for tickets purchased at door. Not valid with any othsr discount offer. Limit 2 tickets per February 29, 8:00 p.m. Kenneth R. Williams Auditorium Winston-Salem State University The Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble with special guest The Spirit of Life Community Choir Tickets $6 in advance/$7 at the door Available at The Arts Council, WSSU Alumni office & Urban League Call 722-2585 for more information. presented by The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County in partnership with Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State Alumni Association, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Schools, WXII ? Channel 12 Support provided by The Marque of Wlnaton-Salem, Bob Neill Pontiac Inc. and Modern Chevrolet ? Geo Bring your "ZORA " ticket stub (presented by NCBRC) and receive $ 1 off ticket price. THE NORTH CAROUNA BLACK REPERTORY COMPANY in association with the NATIONAL BLACK TOURING CIRCUIT and the NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE FESTIVAL present THE HIT PLAY OF THE 1991 NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE FESTIVAL BASED ON THE LIFE OF THE LEGENDARY ZORA NEALE HURSTON THE QUEEN OF THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE ARTS COUNCIL THEATRE 610 COLISEUM DRIVE, W. S. FEBRUARY 27-28-29 & MARCH 1-5-6-7-8 8PM EXCEPT FOR SUNDAYS 3PM $15 ADULTS $10 STUDENT/SENIOR CITIZEN MASTER CARD & VISA ACCEPTED * j?| ** ^ j ? J - I > ~ FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IMZMITH VAN DVKt ?? "ZORA NEALE HURSTON"
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