Cycles of Growth (2022)

Description-
This screen dance reflects upon the depth of our practices of listening and mindfulness. We engage how we listen and are heard through researched scores that excavate listening, adjust to connection, and meditate upon awareness. This work also seeks to portray active ways of providing and growing spaces while listening.
Collaboration in site research, score, and improvisation- Celia Weiss Bambara and Lacina Coulibaly
Co-direction-Jessica Ray, Lacina Coulibaly and Celia Weiss Bambara
Film direction- Jessica Ray
Camera-Mr. Jerry Brown
Editing-Jessica Ray
Original Sound Score- David Zoungrana
Poetry Credits-
Rupi Kaur
Derek Walcott
Tupac Shakur
Rumi
Poetry Reading- Celia Weiss Bambara, Aria Naficy
Dancers At Coppin State University-
Ball, Vanessa
Chukwu, Chisom
Clapp, Ariana
Estreet, Regine
Hardy, Ginelle
Holman, Savannah
Luck. Tajah
Mabry, Monet
Pollard, DeShanay
Filmed at Coppin State University Courtesy of the Humanities Department and Dance Program with 2022 artist-in-resident Lacina Coulibaly
CCBdance Project Production