My film MOOD: Melanin is now playing daily at www.formnoform.com, a 24-hour visual channel highlighting the work of people of color. Check the schedule to find out when it’s playing next.
MUSIC VIDEO: "Give Up the Gold" - Dola
I performed in a music video for Dola as a part of her new visual album Space Daughter. Check out “Give Up the Gold,” which premiered in a feature on Billboard.com. Stay tuned for more visuals.
Co-directed by Dola & Maud Arnold
Choreographed by Jessica Emmanuel
Movement Director for Twenties | TV Series
I was honored to be a movement director for several episodes of the tv series “Twenties.” Check out my work HERE. Episode 102 by Tiffany Johnson. Starring Jonica T. Gibbs.
PREMIERED SOLO WORK WITH LACDC
I was honored to debut “Tainted”, a solo work by Roderick George commissioned for me by Kate Hutter Mason and the L.A. Contemporary Dance Company to rave reviews.
“This dancer had the capability of making even the simplest of movements such as walking towards the audience, a gripping experience for the viewer … However, it was Glass’s vulnerability in her character on stage that took that idea further to investigate how these systems impact the individual in terms of their identity and emotional well-being.
I felt it was difficult to do this piece justice with too much description. It was truly incredible to watch and struck me with awe on several occasions. Tainted compelled critical thought and feeling without having to force the content or make the subject easy to digest. It is work like this, with such strength and clarity that remind us how dance and performance are remarkably capable of generating change and provoking thought.”
—Corrina Roche, L.A. Dance Chronicle
BAD HAIR PICKED UP BY HULU
SUNDANCE NEWS: Bad Hair, the feature film I choreographed for Justin Simien, secured a worldwide rights deal north of $8 million with Hulu. A theatrical rollout is planned, as well. Excited for the world to see this piece of art.
Bad Hair Premiering at Sundance
Bad Hair, my first feature film credit as choreographer, is having its world premiere at Sundance Film Festival on Jan 23, 2020! The film is written & directed by Justin Simien and stars Elle Lorraine, Vanessa Williams, Jay Pharoah, Lena Waithe, Blair Underwood & Laverne Cox.
Directing a film for LACDC
Directing a dance film for L.A. Contemporary Dance Company featuring the work of Artistic Director Genevieve Carson and Emmy award-winning composer Kris Bowers.
MUSIC VIDEO: Secret Project#2
Excited to have booked another secret project that was truly inspiring to be a part of. Can’t wait to share it with you!
RAKSA-Ciné Danse du Monde Festival
Mood: Melanin is an official selection for the RAKSA-Ciné Danse du Monde Festival in Paris. It was selected out of over 250 submissions from 40 countries.
Completed Galen Hooks Method
Participated in a life changing 2-day dance intensive with world-renowned creative director, choreographer, and performer Galen Hooks. See dance footage from the intensive HERE.
MUSIC VIDEO: Secret Project #1
Danced in a secret project that I have ranked as one of my top 5 gigs of all time. Can’t wait to share it with you!
Flatlands Dance Film Festival
Mood: Melanin is an official selection for the Flatlands Dance Film Festival in Illinois. It is 1 of 16 films selected out of 712 submissions and 1 of 3 selections representing the United States.