Ronald K. Brown, Artistic Director/Evidence, A Dance Company – Gainesville, FL

Through the blending of African, modern ballet and social dance movements, Artistic Director Ronald K. Brown choreographs a masterpiece dance vision of African culture. He was admired by The New York Times as “one of the most profound choreographers of his modern dance generation” for his distinctive style.

Evidence is a Brooklyn-based dance company that focuses on the human experience in the African Diaspora, connecting history and traditions into a storybook of music, movement and spoken word. Through his choreography, Brown emphasizes the importance of community in African-American culture while combining his passion for traditional African forms and rhythms to deliver works that both entertain and inspire. His seamless fusion of traditional African dance and contemporary choreography highlights human struggles, tragedies and triumphs relatable to all audiences.

After celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2010, Evidence, A Dance Company continues to enlighten more than 30,000 audience members across the nation annually. Evidence has also toured internationally to Cuba, Brazil, England, Ireland, France, Greece, Hungary, Mexico and Senegal, all the while teaching master classes and fostering arts education to communities that have historically lack these experiences.

One of Evidence’s pieces for this performance will be Living in the City. Set to the timeless music of Stevie Wonder, Living in the City examines the responsibility of all generations to make the world a better place.

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