Events
Our travels finally ended with an evocative journey into the beyond.
We were At Sea with the Jamal Jackson Dance Company. In torn and
distressed sweats, this company of nine dancers pulsed and swayed with
an intensity that drew the audience into the storytelling of their
movement. Innovative choreography, Interesting angles, and
ever-changing groupings kept
us visually engaged, while the stage breathed with the underlying
rhythm. With motions evoking cutting, pushing, and the claustrophobic
feeling of being trapped, the company showed the rare and powerful
combination of technical proficiency coupled with emotion and
musicality. The combination of dance techniques- Modern, African, and
Hip- Hop –was enlightening
as each discipline worked together to create something new. The
movement also cleared a clean space in which to really listen to the
lyrics of
Nas and Outkast and see the stories of struggle and that feeling of
being
“at sea.”
- Jennifer Beth Swender, Gownus Wildlife review
Equally energizing was the Jamal Jackson Dance Company's
entertaining performance of joyous Afro-Caribbean dance.
- Lisa Jo Sagolla, Back Stage
The last act by the Jamal Jackson Dance Company was a brilliant
display of vivacious musical interpretation. Jackson choreographed
steps to an Angolan song in what was an inspiring and uplifting
performance.
- The Brooklyn Eagle
One of the more exciting offerings on Saturday’s program came from
Brooklyn. “Supplant,” choreographed by Jamal Jackson, blended West
African and modern dance in a collage of fury and fire. Dancers Tiffani
Harris, Meredith Moore, Asha Rhodes and Jackson brought intensity and
speed to their performances. When they all fell to the floor with a
resounding echo at work’s end the audience let out a collective breath
and immediately applauded.
- Clare Croft, American-Statesman
JJDC’s
upcoming performances
Supplant at the
Drumline Holiday Benefit
The Berean Community and Family Life Center 12/11/2009
For more information go to www.whitewavedance.com
JJDC’s performance history
2009
Supplant at Food for Thought Series at Danspace Project
Supplant at the Festival at DTW
Supplant at the Battery Downtown Dance Festival
Supplant at the Solar Powered Dance Festival
Supplant at the Big Range Dance Festival in Austin, TX
TPCH at The Berkeley Carroll School
Supplant for the Uganda Arts Outreach Dance Benefit
Supplant at Queen of All Saints
Supplant at the Cool NY Dance Festival
2008
Assimilation at The Dancenow|NYC Festival at Dance Theater Workshop
TPCH at PS21
TPCH at The Yard in Martha's Vineyard
Assimilation at the Solar-Powered Dance Series
Workshop for the Theater For Social Change Mini-Summit at BAX
Assimilation at the Cool New York Dance Festival
Assimilation at Hunter College
Assimilation at New York City College of Technology
Assimilation at the DanceNow Raw Festival
Assimilation and To Venture at Riverdale Country Day
Assimilation, Due Negligence, and Supplant at Brown University
This Place Called Home at the Connelly Theater
2007
United We Stand at The CityKids Foundation
To Venture at PMT Dance Studio
Run at Jennifer Muller/ The Works
Due Negligence at the Macy's Fashion Expo
The Downtown Dance Festival
This Place Called Home at PS21 in Chatham
To Venture at the Dumbo Dance Festiva
2006
United We Stand at Hudson Guild Theater
At Sea at Gowanus Arts
Due Negligence at Brown University
Island Overture at The Yard
At Sea at Ballet International Africans Summer Festival
Run at The Abrons Arts Center
United We Stand at the Kiltgorn Auditorium
at New York City College of Technology
2005
Images of the Union at Westport Hall
Election at Dance New Amsterdam
Election at Steps
Election at Jennifer Muller/ The Works
Election at MoPitkins