2018 TED Conference
Watch CABD's Performance of "New Second Line" and experience their journey at the TED Conference
Camille A. Brown & Dancers had the pleasure to perform at The 2018 TED Conference in Vancouver, Canada.
The performed "New Second Line" where they received a standing ovation.
Camille A. Brown & Dancers performing "New Second Line" at 2018 TED Conference
Inspired by the events of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, this work is a celebration of the spirit and culture of the people of New Orleans. Second Line is a traditional brass band parade for weddings, social events, and most notably, funerals. The people who follow the parade dancing with high energy and spirit are known as the ‘second line’.
Originally Commissioned by Reflections Dance Company.
“Though Grief Is Given Its Due, Exuberance Swells With The Music Of The Rebirth Brass Band. We’re Still Here, Brown Reminds Us, So We Might As Well Dance.” — The Boston Globe
“The Movement In New Second Line Is Elastic, Springy And Big, With Collapses To Floor That Pop Right Back Again..."— Offoffoff
CABD doesn't just jump...WE FLY!!!
Pianist, Scott Patterson, in the groove.
Fun Fact: Scott Patterson has been a composer for all three installations of CABD's Trilogy on Black Identity (Mr. TOL E. RAncE," BLACK GIRL: Linguistic Play" and "ink").
Everything Is So Strong And Emphatic But Also Fluid And Smooth.”— Offoffoff
What a wonderful day filled with learning and sharing. CABD learned from every person on this stage!
It's Hammer Time!
CABD was greeted by hip-hop Artist, MC Hammer, immediately after performing and shared how moved he was from the work.
TED & Camille A. Brown....What a combo!
WAKANDA FOREVER!
CABD with Actress, Comedian and Director, Tracee Ellis Ross!
CABD with the one and only Bill T. Jones, American choreographer, director, author and dancer.
A night out with Actor, Jay Ellis.
All of this creativity in one photo! #BlackAtTED
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