Soul in Motion
Fri, Sep 22
|BlackRock Center for the Arts
We're kicking off our 23/24 season by bringing you the rich culture of West Africa with Soul In Motion, a treasured DC dance company.
Time & Location
Sep 22, 2023, 8:00 PM
BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
About the Event
Experience the rich culture of West Africa with , a treasured DC dance company.Soul In Motion
Combining colorful costumes, spirited movements, and energetic drumming rhythms, this expert ensemble delivers an exciting performance that inspires all ages.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
In 1984 Michael Friend and his sister Khandi started performing as the Soul In Motion Players. The debut performance was at Michael’s alma mater, Howard University during Black History Month. Original members included HU Fine Arts Department Grads Cheryl Butler Poole, Gregory H. Poole, Gisele Jackson, & Wanda Whiteside. The troupe began touring to other colleges and universities on the East Coast.
SIMPINC was performing famous works from highly acclaimed writers including the Last Poets, Maya Angelou, & James Baldwin.
In 1989 Michael resigned from his government job to pursue the SIMPINC dream. Soul In Motion became a full-time touring company with its busy season occurring during Black History Month. The…