Thesis works by LaShonda L. Williams and Sammy Stephens, Jr. are presented Nov. 20–22
Nov 5, 2009
Who
ASU Herberger Institute School of Dance MFA candidates Sammy Stephens, Jr. and LaShonda L. Williams present each of their thesis works Nov. 20–22, 2009.
What
Emerging Artists I features the works of Sammy Stephens, Jr., HOlisticMykOnin, and multoMONOvistic, by LaShonda L. Williams.
In Williams’ piece, various artists come together to collaborate through movement and music, evolving from two basic concepts, love and water. Williams also is the artistic director of the Hoj Poj Movement Company, and facilitates the company’s debut project, multoMONOvistic, featuring ideas and information obtained through Williams’ recent international travels.
Stephens, who also is the art director of his conceptual piece HOlisticMykOnin, follows Dionysus’ quest to find himself and his place in society. Agonized by strong barriers against the unification of both his natural beings, HOlisticMykOnin is the story of a young African-American male tested by the strains placed on him by his community. This piece revolves around Dionysus’ story through movement and performance art, and challenges pre-existing discrimination beliefs about homosexuality within the African-American community.
Where
Nelson Fine Arts Center, Studio 122, 51 E. 10th St., ASU Tempe campus
When
Nov. 20–22; Nov. 20, 6:30 p.m.; Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 22, 2 p.m.
Cost
$7–$20
Public Contact
LaShonda Williams
ASU Herberger Institute
School of Dance
MFA candidate
480.965.5029
Lashonda.Williams@asu.edu
Herberger College Dance is part of the Herberger College of the Arts at Arizona State University. Dance Teacher magazine says, 'The top-notch dance program graduates dancers who aren't merely accomplished technicians, but critical thinkers and socially conscious advocates of the art form as well.' To learn more: visit, dance.asu.edu.
Media Contact:
Sunny Kuo
ASU Herberger Institute
School of Dance
480.965.1208
Sunny.Kuo@asu.edu