Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Intersections Artist: BodyMoves Contemporary Dance Company

An Interview with Katherine Smith

Jacqueline Lawton: What type of artist are you?
Katherine Smith: Passionate

JL: Where were you born? How did you end up where you are now?
KS: Washington DC. Destiny

JL: If you could be an animal, what would you be and why?
KS: I would be a Cat. Cats have 9 lives!

JL: If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you be?
KS: Mount Everest (Mother of the Universe or Goddess Mother of the Snows)

JL: List five words that describe your personality.
KS: Creative, Spirited, Loving, Affirmative, and Humorous

JL: What is your personal theme song?
KS: I Believe I Can Fly

JL: What is your favorite quote?
KS: “Just Do It”

JL: What is the best advice you have to give?
KS: Count Your Blessings Everyday

JL: Why did you want to be a part of intersections?
KS: We believed this festival would be the perfect platform for young performers to present their American journey highlighting contributions of “Black Dance” & its impact globally & culturally on all generations & genres of dance.

JL: What do you think will be cool about the festival?
KS: To experience various artist & cultures from our community in one location.

JL: How do you feel your performance fits into the festival?
KS: This production depicts the history of black dance, its richness & culture; and pays tribute & homage to those who have paved the way for all people to be free to dance.

JL: Finish this sentence: I am an intersection of ...
KS: Legacy.

BodyMoves Contemporary Dance Company
Dance Through the Decades, a lively journey through the history of black dance presented by this Maryland-based youth performance company.
Saturday, Feb 20 at 4:30 PM
Saturday, Feb 27 at 4:30 PM

Sprenger Theater
Tickets: $10
For audiences of all ages.
www.bodymovesfitness.com

1 comment:

  1. This group is dynamite. Incredibly moving to see young performers celebrating and embracing their past and dancing into the future.

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