DANCE This 2008: Contemporary "Forces"

Jamel Gaines and Creative Outlet Dance Theatre of Brooklyn (contemporary guest artists) present dance as the main ingredient fused with theater, voice, poetry, film and live music. Much more than entertainment, their repertory draws attention to social and cultural issues. Jamel is the Founder and Artistic Director of the company. He was raised in Queens, NY and began his career as a choreographer at SUNY/Purchase, where he graduated with a BFA and received scholarships from Harry Belafonte and Alvin AileyAmerican Dance Center. Under the direction of Kevin Iega Jeff and Jubilation! Dance Company, Mr. Gaines developed his unique sense of staging and performance quality. Over the past fourteen years, Mr. Gaines has choreographed and staged over 50 concert and repertory productions. His work includes choreography for the Alvin Ailey Dance Center, the Martha Graham School of Dance and the American Black Film Festival/Film Life Awards Ceremony among numerous others. Jamel choreographed and instructed for the DT Performance and Intensive in 2003, 2004 and 2008. creativeoutlet.org
Video by Ian Lucero for Seattle Theatre Group (vimeo.com/filmsofian)

[@1111Lune]

This is how we love. This is how we live.

[@zurizaharalove8322]

I still love this...54 costumes completed in one week! I miss you, Jamel!

[@bhumehldiaries]

Watched this when I started dancing as a young dancer, in a professional Ballet company ...10 years later and I cant get over this, especially the song !

[@omphiledirero5622]

I love your name ❤

[@DaTalented08]

i have never seen anything like this i love african american dancers so much soul

[@Relax-pg6nz]

This is an absolutely beautiful interpretation of the piece, showcasing an eclectic mix of Caribbean dance forms including Jamaican dancehall reggae, West African moves and modern. I would have loved to see this live. Thanks for sharing. Honoured I am to see that the founder received a scholarship from my countryman (as well as American), Harry Belafonte. Dance on brothers and sisters.

[@heysistagirl]

I can watch this dance over and over and Never get tired of it. I love it

[@arthurmitchell2741]

TvfeHeysistagirl

[@pardaline123]

This performance is so inspirational to me, I helps my writing when I'm stuck in a rut and my art, that's why it is one my favorite dances in the world.

[@MatthewPlatnum21]

THIS IS MY DANCE COMPANY, I LOVE IT TO DEATH!!! CREATIVE OUTLET DANCE THEATRE OF BROOKLYN ALL DAY! JA1 FOR LIFE!!!

[@Blogzer]

Rarely have I had the thought that I had after watching this of dancers so in tune with their bodies. Beautiful.

[@braqajones4099]

I look at this piece and see the style each individual has, the skills they display and the execution of the steps. the technique is just too awesome.

[@positiveposition]

Alls I can say is FIERCE! This is one group of amazingly talented dancers that shine so bright. The chemistry is awesome.

[@avsmoraes]

I discovered this vid in 2014 and I always come back here to rewatch it

[@sstricklandjr]

Just speechless....and please spare the negativity....if you don't like it go somewhere....it apparently drew your attention....so it must hold some type of value. Lawd. People

[@CurlySimone]

Absolutely beautiful- watched it over and over 5 times...

[@carlosmirsalas8873]

Nothing but Amazing

[@kimberlycharles1911]

This is so beautiful. .... absolutely breathtaking. ...I've been watching it for 3 days straight

[@aldrinsojournergamayon423]

Dagitay kapadak nga estudyante iti Laoag City nga agirurush. Wagayway!

[@28bellafull]

one of my favourite pieces of all time!!

[@Purplewowgreen]

I love this dance everytime because everything is done right on every level . It's perfect in every way shape and form . I just LOVE IT!!!!!!

[@Thedopestethiopian9]

The greatest performance ever

[@Coreyspr89]

OUTSTANDING!!!! OMG....Bless the Arts!!

[@GabrielaMaria10000]

wooow! they are all so talented. I saw them for the first time tonight and they blew me away. I can only dream to dance as well as they can.

[@Fixalot]

I LOVE this dance! They are the most beautiful dancers I have ever seen!

[@NadyaStyl1209]

what's beautiful to see is that they feel the music in different ways...

[@estarsgroup8608]

Beautiful....ENERGY AND FLUIDITY...all splendid

[@marinasuhareva]

Класс! Спасибо за прекрасную хореографию!

[@VivianSilvaUSA]

wow...i am amazed...i was totally blessed by this dance..the way they move their bodies , arms and the strength in the leg...gotta have some serious dance skills to do that..what a great job

[@Unmasked-Mind]

Wow. i am in love. absolutely empressive. thank you!

[@riversballetstudio]

This makes me shiver,it is amazing chorey.

[@HotGirlPhysicist]

Every Shape Is Perfect!!

[@amandaturner522]

This dance makes my heart ache - it is sooooo beautiful

[@sierravalentine8509]

IMPRESSIVE!!!This dance inspired me.

[@winnie.Chris100]

Amazing.....glad true art still exists

[@TheRodneyTalley]

wow.. simply amazing

[@olujimidance1950]

I never get tired of watching this!!!!!!

[@MegaBradMitchell]

such an amazing performance!!!!!!!!!!!! very expressive!!!

[@LifeLoveandDance]

They are perfect. Beautiful.

[@jordeahgrosko]

absolutely amazing

[@arajamz1]

Tremendo!!!!! I watch it over and overrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.......

[@etherealbae2160]

so beautiful!

[@NadyaStyl1209]

SO POWERFUL!!!

[@ashleyliedlich8727]

Omg how beautiful

[@Kouture26]

i love my fellow dance-mates! CEEEE...OOOOO!

[@jamespoole2425]

Captivating. I just stumbled into this wonderful choreography by Mr. Gaines. This dance, for a few minutes, elevated me to magic of ritual, rhythm and black creative elegance. Thanks.

[@blackstylenetwork5020]

Beautiful I always come back too it!!! Years later!

[@krystielky]

so beautiful , I love it !!

[@JustAlisa]

Time passed but I still can't stop watching them! PERFECT n Beautiful

[@MsAvalia]

I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE THISSSSSSSSSSS!!!

[@isabellelevy1905]

OUTSTANDING

[@sevinisthe1]

they were perfect

[@duality1021]

Thank you so much! I ordered it on Amazon and it's on its way.

[@Ariellexx]

AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING

[@DiditheGoddess]

This was beautiful

[@JayDivfame]

AMAZING!!!!

[@AlitraJames]

exquisitely performed!!!

[@jpalma512]

Beautiful!

[@CalypsoCalypso100]

chillzzzzz I just am in awe

[@TheEpiccheesecake]

That was soooooooooooooooooooooooo.amazing

[@bobkati]

the best of the best... I adore this dance company, I hope to photo them in Madrid one day, it is a dream.....

[@celestenicoleswart3744]

So good!

[@aharper12]

Awesome piece!

[@popvision8857]

love love love

[@melaniec.7283]

i love this video💖👍 cheers for whoever made the choreo

[@fatterluv]

Amazing!!!

[@mhands2010]

awesome....the men stands out

[@chloesandford4459]

Unreeeaaaalll

[@carlosmirsalas8873]

Amazing Performance

[@BraidsByNetNet]

Beautiful!!!!

[@YaminaBoase]

FANTASTIC!

[@JaiciLuvinIt]

Amazingly beautiful and talented dancers

[@mhzahav9797]

Great!!!! Bravooo

[@melindaquintal2577]

ouff , very powerful performance!
Good job!

[@SikaCTro]

Love it!!! So inspiring. Thanks for sharing

[@CAR3B3AR1]

Awesome dance & awesome music.

[@jacksonhoppie9678]

Absolument génial !!!

[@garotapatty]

Perfect!!!!

[@sophiewilson5461]

Beautiful.

[@christieverett]

This is really a beautiful piece of work. Judging from the comment below, I guess I saw it for the first time, about a month ago. I love the costumes and I love watching Ashley perform.

[@Dcvegas1]

How wonderful...this is what I miss about NYC...to Yvonne and Charisse's family member the short girl...Hooray and keep up the good work...Sis Deborrah(LVNV)

[@Lile79Nia]

amazing beautiful !!!

[@SistaWithRealHair]

OMG... I loooooooove this!!!!!

[@avorodisa1]

such an expressiveness of a human body....

[@MarcusMartn]

i love this

[@TheNyakaat]

wow!!!! This is amaxing!!!

[@motyomeid]

AWSOME!!

[@nataliefrances6319]

Inspiring!!

[@icarrus4u]

AMAZING.

[@IHBenRonYisrayl12]

Awesome...magnificent.

[@septembervirgo914]

beautiful.

[@kimawawa]

It's inspiring I love it . You can see the creation of God perfectly build and how it can move with power , control , beauty , gentleness, flow . It' s clean and good. 10 . Good job!

[@XennaLaw]

wow......speechless

[@Dancekiwi]

beautiful..

[@ludimilamatos4412]

Maravilhoso!!!❤️

[@AquilaAvevion]

Amazing!!! ..

[@AlexandreReis_Contemplo]

Essa coreografia está belíssima!!!

[@cristianarossi]

una coreografia meravigliosa!

[@mariacervantes9986]

I love this vid

[@gabriellethe.greatt]

I will love this forever

[@gods1princess306]

Love it

[@nihanksc]

thank you :)