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Black Grace

With predominantly Pacific Island and Maori members, New Zealand's all-male Black Grace is renowned for its unique ability to combine traditional and contemporary dance forms.

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All-male dance company Black Grace boasts some of New Zealand's finest and most respected contemporary dancers. With predominantly Pacific Island and Maori members, this company is renowned for their unique ability to combine their traditional and contemporary dance forms.
 
One of New Zealand's most accomplished choreographers, Artistic Director Neil Ieremia brings to Black Grace an abiding belief in three key Samoan principles--Fa'amaoni (integrity, honesty, and pride), Fa'amalosi/Loto Tele (perseverance and determination), and Fa'aloalo (humility and respect). These principles translate into an explosive mix of rhythm, spirit, and energy on stage. Black Grace makes its Kennedy Center debut with an exciting mixed repertory program.
 
"A strikingly imaginative fusion of traditional Samoan/Maori dance and contemporary styles that was marked by breathtaking athletic virility and heartfelt directness"
--The Boston Globe
 
"Startlingly fresh and full of invention, humor, and infectious exuberance"
--The New York Times

Program:
Fa'a Ulutao – 5 minutes
Minoi – 5 minutes
Deep Far – 8 minutes
Minoi 2 – 5 minutes
War Brides – 7 minutes
Objects or Va'a – 5 minutes
   Intermission – 20 minutes
Human Language – 20 minutes
Method – 7 minutes
Total Runtime: 1 hour and 40 minutes

Performance Plus: Post-performance discussion on Friday, April 25, FREE with your performance ticket.

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Master Class: Black Grace Join company members from New Zealand's Black Grace as they share their unique fusion of traditional and contemporary dance forms in a master class.

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Group of 20 or more? Group Sales offers special terms and discounts for most performances.

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