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by Linda Sobsey
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The Chuck Davis Dance Company is indeed a
company in the truest sense. From observing them
in a master class to experiencing them on the stage,
it is quite obvious that they trust and believe in
each other, and in what they are doing. Together
they create minor and major explosions, as well as
tense, moving moments on stage.
Their uniqueness comes from a combination of
influences. They are Martha Graham-trained,
ballet disciplined and guided in spirit and
philosophy by Davis. In two of the three master
classes I attended, every company member took
an active part in helping to transmit their art to the
students. We were, at times, physically moved
across the floor with African ethnic gyrations,
while primitive drum rhythms moved us
spiritually. Mr. Davis professes that anyone can
dance. The transition from the first, inhibited,
awkward and tense moments at the beginning of
the first class to the total abandonment of
inhibitions, released energy and the sheer joy of
movement on the part of the students by the end of
the second class was a performance of sorts in
itself.
The accompaniment by the company's
musicians, or as Mr. Davis refers to them "our
existence, built from a slow, easy, almost
inaudible start into a frenetic, deafening
crescendo by the end of the second class. It was
certainly clear that "The drums are held in high
esteem because they bring the Gods to the dancing
floor (as noted in the program).
If these class participants were told before class
that they would be moving as they did, and that by
the end of the second class they would be
individually celebrating the Drum through
improvised movement in an ending circle, they
would never have believed themselves capable of
it. But Davis has a way of communicating his
assumption that "dance is universal through an
African theme." .
He spoke to us, giving us a piece of his
philosophy at this anti-climatic ending moment, in
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after the performance. This is a most unusual
approach in a dance concert, but it somehow
seemed appropriate and acceptable. After these
two classes I knew I would not be disappointed by
the all-black company of eleven dancers and five
musicians.
The program was divided into two parts:
modern and African. It got off to a slow start with
"Reflections." But "Primal Birth" with Abdel
Salaam, the assistant choreographer, and Juanita
Tyler began to show us how beautifully trained
these members are. Their movements were clean
and clear.
"Prisoners" with Charles Wynn and Nomadien
Gibson was painfully convincing with Wynn's
writhing, contracting, dramatic movements. It
was executed .perfectly and a beautiful piece of
acting on his part. I would like to see, in addition
to this one. another piece choreographed foi
Gibson. She's captivating to watch. "Prisoners'
had such a riveting, gripping effect that it was
difficult to recover from the tension it created and
to shift gears for "Simple Prayer." This was
danced once again by Wynn. Abdel Salaam and
Marilyn Banks to the music of Miriam Makeba
and the Staple Singers. By placing their bodies in
continjual perfectly complemented balance, a
visual imagery of simple, beautiful abstractions
was created.
The second half of the program began with
"Africa Speaks" with the lithe, long limbed and
beautifully costumed Normadien Gibson
illuminated by a background projection of Africa.
This was the beginning of the real excitement that
would speak to us. "Dyembe and Chant" and
"Yarabi" celebrated the body in all its primitive
forms, spotlighting the strengths of each dancer.
All the dancers have the incredible ability of
moving their bodies in seemingly impossible ways
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and multiple directions simultaneously. The
interplay between musicans and dancers cannot be
ignored. They build from each other and it's
difficult to know who is following and who is
leading.
In "NTore Danse (Royal Watusi Warriors,"
when Chuck Davis appears for the first time, his
towering presence takes command. This piece is
danced totally by men costumed in warrior head
dress and garb which displays the super macho
attitude that the warrior possesses. It's a long,
drawn-out segment, but perfectly executed.
Through its high and low spots the warrior strut
and posture is ever-present.
"Sea Ritual." the final piece, is another vehicle
which highlights the dancers in celebration of their
bodies while paying homage to the sea spirits for
continued prosperity. At times the choreography
gets a little theatrical but it's done with such vigor
and enthusiasm that we are not offended.
Some general distractions were the continual
loss of pieces of costume and the little
conversations amongst each other that
occassionally took place, and were thought to go
unnoticed by the audience. The stage talk caused
one dancer to bump into another while talking to a
third. This was inexcusable and highly
unprofessional. It was out of character with the
rest of their performance, which was highly
polished and professional.
Their overall enthusiasm, shine and sparkle,
along with their true ensemble work, certainly
helped negate these flaws. The troupe was at peak
energy despite the painfully empty house.
Davis informed us at the end of the performance
that "This is not entertainment. It is a means of
communication." Originally from Raleigh, Chuck
Davis says he would like to come "home" for a
w hile to free the inhibited South. If it can be done,
he could be the one to do it.
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