“I can see Balanchine’s influence so clearly in this work,” says Soloist Emily Kikta of Jamar Roberts' Emanon – In Two Movements. “At every point in the process, Jamar emphasized how the dance needed to match or highlight the music." Watch the cast of Emanon – In Two Movements navigate Wayne Shorter's score for jazz quartet and orchestra on the Visionary Voices program this spring: nycballet.com/visionaryvoicesspring | New York City Ballet
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20 reactions | 'Gêmeos' is the first work Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater dancer Jamar Roberts choreographed for Ailey II. | Ailey II | Facebook
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2.6K views · 150 reactions | In this behind-the-scenes look at ‘Holding Space,’ Ailey Resident Choreographer Jamar Roberts talks about his creative process and what it was like creating the work. There's still time to watch 'Holding Space' as part of Ailey All Access now through Oct 19 at 7pm EDT: bit.ly/2Y8bTfe #AileyBehindTheScenes sponsored by Wells Fargo | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater | Facebook
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Rehearsals for Jamar Roberts’ ‘Ode’ are soft and contemplative, which allows the dancers to fully immerse themselves in the work. The deep emotional connections they create will bring dimension to performances of this poetic tribute to communities living through an age of gun violence. Ailey company members in rehearsal for Jamar Roberts’ ‘Ode’ | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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With 'Ode,' Resident Choreographer Jamar Roberts offers a meditation on the beauty and fragility of life in a time of growing gun violence. Roberts says, "This work stems from a very personal place; it was something that I wanted to express long before now. I’m an artist, I’m a choreographer – I’m not a politician, I’m not an activist. I just have lots of feelings and lots of empathy that I just put into the work, and that’s how I speak." | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Take a moment to catch Water Rite, Jamar Roberts' powerful solo dance film featuring Corps de Ballet Member Victor Abreu. "For me, it was very scary, honestly," admitted Mr. Roberts to Artistic Director Jonathan Stafford during their discussion on the making of the film. "A lot of times when I approach new dancers, especially within the first hour or so, it's a little bit jarring, because they're confused, I'm asking them to move and shift direction, make awkward, different shapes... [Victor] ha
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Jamar Robert's "We the People", a new work for the Martha Graham Dance Company's 98th season - see it this April at New York City Center. ——— Repost from Company Dancer, Leslie Andrea Williams, dancing this season's new work: "Dancing in silence ✨ From “We the People” A new work by Jamar Roberts @7jlr27 Lighting @yichung24 Costumes @karenyoungstudio @marthagrahamdance" | Martha Graham Dance
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