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Turn Up Tuesdays with R&B(m)
with Jackie Davis + Kalimara Otto-Gentry
September 6 + 13!
Tuesday nights
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
September 6 + 13!
Tuesday nights
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
WHAT:
Based on Jackie’s Rhythm & Body Movement R&B(m) workshops used in her teachings at Brown/Trinity MFA Program and Trinity Rep’s YASI Masterclasses, this drop-in class incorporates Hip-Hop and Afro-Caribbean choreography while encouraging participants to have a full and FUN cardio workout.
Each session begins with a choreographed warm-up, stretches, core work, and floor work before diving into an hour of Afro-Caribbean-based choreography interspersed with hip-hop, improvisational, traditional, and current dances. All classes are accompanied by a drummer, Kalimaro Otto-Gentry. Added benefits include: identifying where (and how) the body carries/holds stress, releasing tension through movement, and learning to allow space for movement, breath, and sound. Yes, SOUND!
This class is designed for all levels and experiences. Anyone over the age of 14 is welcome to join the space - no prior dance experience is required. Just come and be ready to move!
WHEN:
September 6 + 13
Tuesday nights
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
COST:
$15 / Pay-What-You-Can.
If you need to pay less, pay less. If you can pay more, pay more.
COVID-19 Protocols: You must be vaccinated to attend this Turn Up Tuesdays. This class will be held outside on the patio at the Waterfire Arts Center, and masks are not required to participate. If a class is inside, or if a student needs to enter the Wilbury’s space, masks will be worn when entering and moving around the facilities.
Artist Bios:
Jackie Davis was an original member of the Origination dance company, performing at local shows in Boston including First Night functions, and Hip Hop Boston. She started touring with the R&B Group “Here & Now” as a background dancer. She later danced with the Black Pearl dance company read by Jacqueline Smith, touring with Rap & Hip Hop artists. From doing tours, she eventually started doing choreography for theater - her first project being The Wiz, nominated for an IRNE award. She has gone on to choreograph several stage productions including Hair Spray, Beauty, and the Beast, and Caroline or Change. She recently choreographed Dance Nation for the Wilbury Group. Jackie has been a Master Teacher for Trinity Rep's Young Actors Summer Institute (YASI) where she teaches Hip Hip and stages the final performances each session. Jackie is also on the movement faculty for the Brown/Trinity MFA program teaching her course; Rhythm & Body (movement) aka R&B(m). Instagram:@mzjackied; website: www.jackiemdavis.com.
Kalimara Otto-Gentry is an Afro-diasporic/World percussionist, hailing from Kansas City, primarily performing with djembe, Conga, and other hand percussion. She has been residing in Providence, RI since 2013, performing in a variety of venues with varying Rhode Island artists. Kalimara has been a drum corps member for several Afro Caribbean dance companies in the Kansas City area and has extensively performed and worked with drummers, ensembles, bands, dance and drum classes and theater productions throughout RI and New England.
