Dancing in Dark Skin

The stories, journeys, and discoveries of a young black artist

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The Making of 'Open Door' choreographed by Ronald K. Brown

The Making of ‘Open Door’ choreographed by Ronald K. Brown

Here is a behind the scenes look of the making of Open Door choreographed by Ronald K. Brown, along with some history of his time with Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre. I saw this piece live when I saw the company in Atlanta. I will be posting my reaction to the show soon but I want to know some of your thoughts as well. Please comment your reaction, thoughts, and response to these videos so we can have…

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My Ailey Extension Experience

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In the Studio Improv “Grey”

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Choreography 1 Final Solo- Ciara Jones

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Spelman Student Inspires Young Girls to Dance

Spelman Student Inspires Young Girls to Dance

Her Campus Article by Danyelle Carter CLICK HERE TO READ!!!!

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T.Lang Dance presents LIT: Variation #10 featuring Spelman College Dance Theatre

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referencePOINT: An Evening of Works Choreographed by Owkae A. Miller

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Miss Sophomore Pageant Morehouse College Class of 2018 Opening Dance!

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No Manifesto by Yvonne Rainer

No Manifesto by Yvonne Rainer

No to spectacle.

No to virtuosity.

No to transformations and magic and make-believe.

No to the glamour and transcendency of the star image.

No to the heroic.

No to trash imagery.

No to involvement of performer or spectator.

No to style.

No to camp.

No to seduction of spectator by the wiles of the performer.

No to eccentricity.

No to moving or being moved. 

These words describe how Rainer believed…

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Throwback Thursday- The Bench Spelman Dance Theatre Fall Concert 2014 The Bench Choreography: Meredith Moore Dancers: Kayla Smith, Taylor Smith and Ciara Jones Music: Tron Legacy Soundtrack

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Apparent Horizon ~Spelman Dance Theatre Spelman Dance Theatre Spring Concert 2015 Apparent Horizon Choreography: Blake Beckham Dancers: Ciara Jones, Asia Ivery, Okwae Miller, Bryent Edwards, Najla Sima, Nia Simmons, & Keith Asberry Composer: Loscil

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[uh-mer-i-kuh] ~Spelman Dance Theatre Spring Concert

[uh-mer-i-kuh] ~Spelman Dance Theatre Spring Concert

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Spelman Dance Theatre Spring Concert 2015

Choreography: Qadry Manns, Keith Asberry, and Ciara Jones

Dancers: Qadry Manns, Keith Asberry, and Ciara Jones

Composer: Jay Z

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Happy 1 Year Anniversary!

Happy 1 Year Anniversary!

         Dancing in Dark Skin is One year old as of April 19, 2015. I started this blog to share my passion with the world and I have done just that and I will continue to do so. I am constantly exploring and learning about dance and the ways of the world and I am going to continue to write about my experiences. This year I plan on doing even more! I am going to highlight other up and coming…

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Spelman Dance Theatre Spring Concert 2015

Spelman Dance Theatre Spring Concert 2015

It is that time of the year again!

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Bad Reviews :-(

We all have gotten bad reviews in one form or another. Weather it be on a test, performance, life choices, anything someone will have something to say. Having an opinion is apart of being human and having an opinion about someone else is a since of entitlement that we all think we have.

The best of the best dancers, actors, and scholars get bad reviews but they are still successful. So lets just…

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CDDC~ Take me to Church by Hozier

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Read my new short story!

Read my new short story!

Nap Meet Bush By Ciara Dianne Jones

Click link to read:

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Inspired by Urban Bush Women

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