2018 TED Conference

Watch CABD's Performance of "New Second Line" and experience their journey at the TED Conference

TED Conference: The Age of Amazement, 2018-04, From the collection of: Camille A. Brown & Dancers
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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 - TED Conference Performance - "New Second Line", 2018, From the collection of: Camille A. Brown & Dancers
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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.

Camille A. Brown & Dancers - TED Conference - "New Second Line", Photo Credit: Bret Hartman/TED, 2018-04, From the collection of: Camille A. Brown & Dancers
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“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

Camille A. Brown & Dancers - TED Conference - "New Second Line", Photo Credit: Bret Hartman/TED, 2018-04, From the collection of: Camille A. Brown & Dancers
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“The Movement In New Second Line Is Elastic, Springy And Big, With Collapses To Floor That Pop Right Back Again..."— Offoffoff

Camille A. Brown & Dancers - TED Conference - "New Second Line", Photo Credit: Bret Hartman/TED, 2018-04, From the collection of: Camille A. Brown & Dancers
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Camille A. Brown & Dancers - TED Conference - "New Second Line", Photo Credit: Bret Hartman/TED, 2018-04, From the collection of: Camille A. Brown & Dancers
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CABD doesn't just jump...WE FLY!!!

Scott Patterson - TED Conference - "New Second Line", 2018-04, From the collection of: Camille A. Brown & Dancers
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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").

Camille A. Brown & Dancers - TED Conference - "New Second Line", 2018-04, From the collection of: Camille A. Brown & Dancers
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Everything Is So Strong And Emphatic But Also Fluid And Smooth.”— Offoffoff

Camille A. Brown & Dancers - TED Conference - The Audacious Project, Photo Credit:, 2018-04, From the collection of: Camille A. Brown & Dancers
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What a wonderful day filled with learning and sharing. CABD learned from every person on this stage!

Camille A. Brown & Dancers with MC Hammer - TED Conference, 2018-04, From the collection of: Camille A. Brown & Dancers
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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.

Camille A. Brown - TED Conference, 2018-04, From the collection of: Camille A. Brown & Dancers
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TED & Camille A. Brown....What a combo!

Camille A. Brown & Dancers with Tracee Ellis Ross - TED Conference, 2018-04, From the collection of: Camille A. Brown & Dancers
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WAKANDA FOREVER!
CABD with Actress, Comedian and Director, Tracee Ellis Ross!

Camille A. Brown & Dancers with Bill T. Jones, 2018-04, From the collection of: Camille A. Brown & Dancers
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CABD with the one and only Bill T. Jones, American choreographer, director, author and dancer.

Camille A. Brown & Dancers with Jay Ellis, 2018-04, From the collection of: Camille A. Brown & Dancers
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A night out with Actor, Jay Ellis.

Black @ TED Conference, 2018-04, From the collection of: Camille A. Brown & Dancers
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All of this creativity in one photo! #BlackAtTED

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