NC State LIVE is partnering with NC State’s Dance Program to bring the award-winning Los-Angeles dance company CONTRA-TIEMPO to Raleigh from October 18-25, 2019.
During their time in Raleigh they will be teaching classes in schools and community centers, participating in discussions and film screenings, leading up to their performance of JoyUS justUS on October 25th, 2019. Learn about the performance and purchase tickets for the performance.
Among the many events throughout the week are some that are free and open to the public. Some will have already occurred by the time of this post, but here are the free events that are still to come:
Monday, October 21st, 2019
NC State University Scholars Forum Presentation by CONTRA-TIEMPO
3 p.m.
Witherspoon, Campus Cinema, 2810 Cates Ave
Free
NC State’s Scholars Forum features presentations and discussions on issues of contemporary educational, social, and political significance. Dancers from CONTRA-TIEMPO will share excerpts from joyUS justUS, discuss the themes of the work and its community creation process, as well as get audience members up on their feet to experience social dance.
co-sponsored by the African American Cultural Center
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Witherspoon, Campus Cinema, 2810 Cates Ave
Free
They Are We tells the story of the Ganga-Longoba, a small Afro-Cuban ethnic group in Central Cuba, and of the village their ancestors called home in West Africa. It is the story of how, just very occasionally, a family separated by the slave trade can reunite for the good of all. After screening the film, members of CONTRA-TIEMPO will facilitate a post-show discussion with the audience.
Tuesday, October 22</h2
NC State University Scholars Forum Presentation by CONTRA-TIEMPO
3 p.m.
Witherspoon, Campus Cinema, 2810 Cates Ave
Free
NC State’s Scholars Forum features presentations and discussions on issues of contemporary educational, social, and political significance. Dancers from CONTRA-TIEMPO will share excerpts from joyUS justUS, discuss the themes of the work and its community creation process, as well as get audience members up on their feet to experience social dance.
Wednesday, October 23
Pop-Up Performance at Moore Square Park
12 p.m.
Moore Square Park, 226 E. Martin Street, Downtown Raleigh
Free
Dancers from CONTRA-TIEMPO’s will perform exhilarating dances from joyUS justUS in this beautifully renovated City Park! On lookers should expect the unexpected. Bring your lunch to eat al fresco and feel free to clap along – or even get up and dance. Audience members will be given a coupon code to use for the show on Friday!
Friday, October 25
Pre-show discussion with Ana Maria Alvarez
7 p.m.
Talley Student Union, Room 3285, 2610 Cates Ave
Free
Ana Maria Alvarez, artistic director of CONTRA-TIEMPO, creates dances that boldly traverse the worlds of social dance, political activism, community organizing and art making. She is a two-time grantee of NEFA National Dance Project, seven time grantee of National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures, five time grantee of the Center for Creative Innovation and the recipient of the 2015 and 2017 Engaging Dance Audiences Grant administered by DanceUSA. While her works have been seen across the world, she is also a dedicated educator in her local community – CONTRA-TIEMPO’s School Residency Program has reached thousands of students throughout Los Angeles County. During this pre-show talk, audience members will have the opportunity to ask Ana Maria about her background, influences, and learn about what goes into an ambitious community-created project like joyUS justUS.
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