DANCE This 2008: Contemporary "Forces"

Jamel Gaines and Creative Outlet Dance Theatre of Brooklyn (contemporary guest artists) present dance as the main ingredient fused with theater, voice, poetry, film and live music. Much more than entertainment, their repertory draws attention to social and cultural issues. Jamel is the Founder and Artistic Director of the company. He was raised in Queens, NY and began his career as a choreographer at SUNY/Purchase, where he graduated with a BFA and received scholarships from Harry Belafonte and Alvin AileyAmerican Dance Center. Under the direction of Kevin Iega Jeff and Jubilation! Dance Company, Mr. Gaines developed his unique sense of staging and performance quality. Over the past fourteen years, Mr. Gaines has choreographed and staged over 50 concert and repertory productions. His work includes choreography for the Alvin Ailey Dance Center, the Martha Graham School of Dance and the American Black Film Festival/Film Life Awards Ceremony among numerous others. Jamel choreographed and instructed for the DT Performance and Intensive in 2003, 2004 and 2008. creativeoutlet.org
Video by Ian Lucero for Seattle Theatre Group (vimeo.com/filmsofian)

[@1111Lune]

This is how we love. This is how we live.

[@Relax-pg6nz]

This is an absolutely beautiful interpretation of the piece, showcasing an eclectic mix of Caribbean dance forms including Jamaican dancehall reggae, West African moves and modern. I would have loved to see this live. Thanks for sharing. Honoured I am to see that the founder received a scholarship from my countryman (as well as American), Harry Belafonte. Dance on brothers and sisters.

[@zurizaharalove8322]

I still love this...54 costumes completed in one week! I miss you, Jamel!

[@DaTalented08]

i have never seen anything like this i love african american dancers so much soul

[@bhumehldiaries]

Watched this when I started dancing as a young dancer, in a professional Ballet company ...10 years later and I cant get over this, especially the song !

[@omphiledirero5622]

I love your name ❤

[@heysistagirl]

I can watch this dance over and over and Never get tired of it. I love it

[@arthurmitchell2741]

TvfeHeysistagirl

[@pardaline123]

This performance is so inspirational to me, I helps my writing when I'm stuck in a rut and my art, that's why it is one my favorite dances in the world.

[@MatthewPlatnum21]

THIS IS MY DANCE COMPANY, I LOVE IT TO DEATH!!! CREATIVE OUTLET DANCE THEATRE OF BROOKLYN ALL DAY! JA1 FOR LIFE!!!

[@sstricklandjr]

Just speechless....and please spare the negativity....if you don't like it go somewhere....it apparently drew your attention....so it must hold some type of value. Lawd. People

[@Blogzer]

Rarely have I had the thought that I had after watching this of dancers so in tune with their bodies. Beautiful.

[@aldrinsojournergamayon423]

Dagitay kapadak nga estudyante iti Laoag City nga agirurush. Wagayway!

[@braqajones4099]

I look at this piece and see the style each individual has, the skills they display and the execution of the steps. the technique is just too awesome.

[@28bellafull]

one of my favourite pieces of all time!!

[@CurlySimone]

Absolutely beautiful- watched it over and over 5 times...

[@kimberlycharles1911]

This is so beautiful. .... absolutely breathtaking. ...I've been watching it for 3 days straight

[@positiveposition]

Alls I can say is FIERCE! This is one group of amazingly talented dancers that shine so bright. The chemistry is awesome.

[@Thedopestethiopian9]

The greatest performance ever

[@Purplewowgreen]

I love this dance everytime because everything is done right on every level . It's perfect in every way shape and form . I just LOVE IT!!!!!!

[@VivianSilvaUSA]

wow...i am amazed...i was totally blessed by this dance..the way they move their bodies , arms and the strength in the leg...gotta have some serious dance skills to do that..what a great job

[@carlosmirsalas8873]

Nothing but Amazing

[@avsmoraes]

I discovered this vid in 2014 and I always come back here to rewatch it

[@NadyaStyl1209]

what's beautiful to see is that they feel the music in different ways...

[@GabrielaMaria10000]

wooow! they are all so talented. I saw them for the first time tonight and they blew me away. I can only dream to dance as well as they can.

[@Fixalot]

I LOVE this dance! They are the most beautiful dancers I have ever seen!

[@Coreyspr89]

OUTSTANDING!!!! OMG....Bless the Arts!!

[@estarsgroup8608]

Beautiful....ENERGY AND FLUIDITY...all splendid

[@jamespoole2425]

Captivating. I just stumbled into this wonderful choreography by Mr. Gaines. This dance, for a few minutes, elevated me to magic of ritual, rhythm and black creative elegance. Thanks.

[@winnie.Chris100]

Amazing.....glad true art still exists

[@Unmasked-Mind]

Wow. i am in love. absolutely empressive. thank you!

[@LifeLoveandDance]

They are perfect. Beautiful.

[@blackstylenetwork5020]

Beautiful I always come back too it!!! Years later!

[@olujimidance1950]

I never get tired of watching this!!!!!!

[@riversballetstudio]

This makes me shiver,it is amazing chorey.

[@amandaturner522]

This dance makes my heart ache - it is sooooo beautiful

[@JustAlisa]

Time passed but I still can't stop watching them! PERFECT n Beautiful

[@TheRodneyTalley]

wow.. simply amazing

[@mhzahav9797]

Great!!!! Bravooo

[@HotGirlPhysicist]

Every Shape Is Perfect!!

[@jordeahgrosko]

absolutely amazing

[@popvision8857]

love love love

[@etherealbae2160]

so beautiful!

[@marinasuhareva]

Класс! Спасибо за прекрасную хореографию!

[@sevinisthe1]

they were perfect

[@sierravalentine8509]

IMPRESSIVE!!!This dance inspired me.

[@krystielky]

so beautiful , I love it !!

[@ashleyliedlich8727]

Omg how beautiful

[@MsAvalia]

I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE THISSSSSSSSSSS!!!

[@JaiciLuvinIt]

Amazingly beautiful and talented dancers

[@CalypsoCalypso100]

chillzzzzz I just am in awe

[@Kouture26]

i love my fellow dance-mates! CEEEE...OOOOO!

[@NadyaStyl1209]

SO POWERFUL!!!

[@duality1021]

Thank you so much! I ordered it on Amazon and it's on its way.

[@jpalma512]

Beautiful!

[@JayDivfame]

AMAZING!!!!

[@isabellelevy1905]

OUTSTANDING

[@arajamz1]

Tremendo!!!!! I watch it over and overrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.......

[@chloesandford4459]

Unreeeaaaalll

[@DiditheGoddess]

This was beautiful

[@AlitraJames]

exquisitely performed!!!

[@melaniec.7283]

i love this video💖👍 cheers for whoever made the choreo

[@celestenicoleswart3744]

So good!

[@Ariellexx]

AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING

[@sophiewilson5461]

Beautiful.

[@fatterluv]

Amazing!!!

[@YaminaBoase]

FANTASTIC!

[@kimawawa]

It's inspiring I love it . You can see the creation of God perfectly build and how it can move with power , control , beauty , gentleness, flow . It' s clean and good. 10 . Good job!

[@septembervirgo914]

beautiful.

[@carlosmirsalas8873]

Amazing Performance

[@avorodisa1]

such an expressiveness of a human body....

[@MarcusMartn]

i love this

[@bobkati]

the best of the best... I adore this dance company, I hope to photo them in Madrid one day, it is a dream.....

[@MegaBradMitchell]

such an amazing performance!!!!!!!!!!!! very expressive!!!

[@TheEpiccheesecake]

That was soooooooooooooooooooooooo.amazing

[@Lile79Nia]

amazing beautiful !!!

[@garotapatty]

Perfect!!!!

[@gabriellethe.greatt]

I will love this forever

[@BraidsByNetNet]

Beautiful!!!!

[@CAR3B3AR1]

Awesome dance & awesome music.

[@mhands2010]

awesome....the men stands out

[@melindaquintal2577]

ouff , very powerful performance! Good job!

[@aharper12]

Awesome piece!

[@SikaCTro]

Love it!!! So inspiring. Thanks for sharing

[@Dancekiwi]

beautiful..

[@motyomeid]

AWSOME!!

[@mariacervantes9986]

I love this vid

[@jacksonhoppie9678]

Absolument génial !!!

[@cristianarossi]

una coreografia meravigliosa!

[@eslaberries]

love it

[@rogerrogerr1127]

Óoooo beautiful

[@TheNyakaat]

wow!!!! This is amaxing!!!

[@gods1princess306]

Love it

[@AlexandreReis_Contemplo]

Essa coreografia está belíssima!!!

[@carlosmirsalas8873]

The Dancer's the music Amazing

[@SistaWithRealHair]

OMG... I loooooooove this!!!!!

[@IHBenRonYisrayl12]

Awesome...magnificent.

[@AquilaAvevion]

Amazing!!! ..

[@icarrus4u]

AMAZING.

[@nataliefrances6319]

Inspiring!!

[@XennaLaw]

wow......speechless

[@ludimilamatos4412]

Maravilhoso!!!❤️