DANCERS

"Brown has gathered a company of earthy movers, deft at giving her dances the physical weight needed to carry serious themes" -The Boston Globe

ANTONIO BROWN is a native of Cleveland, Ohio, where he began his dance training at the Cleveland School of the Arts. In 2007 he received a B.F.A from The Julliard School under the direction of Lawrence Rhodes. While there, he had the opportunity to perform works by Jose Limon, Ohad Naharin, Jiri Kylian, Eliot Feld, Azure Barton, Jessica Lang, Susan Marshall, and many others. Mr. Brown is now dancing with Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, and is glad to share his gifts and talents with the world.

BELEN ESTRADA began dancing at age seven in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Her formal training began at the Boston Arts Academy, graduating Valedictiorian of the class of 2005. She joined NIA Dance Troupe, under the direction of Shaumba Yandje Dibinga, and was a company member for four years. Ms. Estrada has also performed at the High School Dance Festival in Philadelphia and Baltimore. Currently, she remains a member of Jazz Inc., under founder Stephanie Heroux.

JULIA EICHTEN has been dancing for over 15 years and doesn't plan to stop anytime soon. She started her training at the age of 4, dancing at Larkin Dance Studio (Maplewood, MN) where she trained extensively in jazz,ballet,lyrical,modern,hip hop and tap until the age of 18. After graduating from high school, Julia was featured in a PBS special, John Tesh Alive. Julia continued her studies and training at The Juilliard School which she currently still attends. Throughout her time at Juilliard, she has had the pleasure of performing works by; Ohad Naharin, Paul Taylor, Jose Limon, Larry Keigwin among others. Julia plans to graduate in May 2011 and start her professional career. Lastly she is excited to have her New York premiere with Camille A. Brown and dancers.

LISA EINSTEIN, from St Louis, Missouri, attends Princeton University where she is studying physics and working towards her certificate in dance.  She trained and toured with COCA Dance company, performing works by Darrell Grand Moultrie, John Lehrer, Alicia Graf, Antonio Douthit and Kirven J. Boyd.  During Perry Mansfield's summer intensive she performed works by choreographers Robert Battle and Nicholas Villeneuve.  At Princeton she has had the opportunity to perform works by Rebecca Lazier and Camille A. Brown.  She dances and choreographs for DiSiac, a student dance company committed to exploring the limits of dance to convey narrative and abstract ideas using choreography ranging from traditional ballet to hip hop.  Lisa feels extremely blessed to have the opportunity to work with Camille A. Brown and Dancers.

JASMINE FOREST A native of New Orleans, began her formal training at NORD/NOBA Center for Dance under the direction of Jenny Thompson. In 2006, she received her BFA in Jazz Dance on Presidential Scholarship at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Pa. While there she had the opportunity to perform works by Christopher Huggins, Rachel Berman, Ronen Koresh and Kim Bears-Bailey. She was also in Philadanco's training program studying under Milton Myers, Pat Thomas, Debbie Chase-Hicks and Delores Brown. During her senior year, she received an apprenticeship with Urban Bush Women. Ms. Forest has been a member of Eleone Dance Theatre, Dallas Black Dance Theater II and Axam Dance Theater.

OTIS DONOVAN HERRING was born and raised in College Park, GA where his enthusiasm for dance grew throughout high school. He received his dance training and B.F.A from Howard University in Washington, D.C. While there, he had the privilege to perform with Kankouran West African Dance Company, Dishibem Traditional Contemporary Dance Group, and in works by Dianne McIntyre, Louis Johnson, and other notable choreographers. He also has had the opportunity to work professionally with Bill T. Jones, Francine E. Ott, and is currently a member of Ronald K. Brown/ Evidence. Donovan is excited to be working with Camille A. Brown, and is thankful for the artistic development, support, and love from God, family, friends, and H.U. faculty 

FRANCINE ELIZABETH OTT, a native of New Orleans, began her formal training at 15 with the TKD Dance Academy under the direction of Tanis Dasher and Michelle Gibson. She received her B.F.A in Dance from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and studied at many dance intensives, including the American Dance Festival and Jacob�s Pillow, where she received scholarships. Francine has worked and danced with Karen Arceneaux, Camille A. Brown, Brian Green, Tony Kundu, Kwame A. Ross, and Kelly White, among others. She has taught for the Family Dynamics After-School Program, the Beacon Center, the Better Brooklyn Community Center and she currently teaches at the Mark Morris Dance Center in Brooklyn. Her work has been showcased at This Woman's Work 2007, Herbert Von King Park-Summerstage, The Harlem School of the Arts Theater, A Story of Her Steps/Bric Studios, Passions Dance Project '06, Dance Harlem 06-07, Dixon Place, International Association of Blacks in Dance, The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and Mulberry Street Theater. She has assisted Ms. Brown on works for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Urban Bush Women, and Reflections Dance Company. Ms. Ott is now a member of Ronald K. Brown/Evidence.

DUJUAN SMART JR., originally from Detroit, began his dance training at the age of twelve at Fem Fatale Dance Studio in Oak Park, MI. under the instruction of Rita Mosley. In addition to Ms. Mosley, he has studied with Nicole Burnette, Norma Fowler and Bruce Bradley, and has received scholarships from Dance Theater of Harlem, Edge Performing Arts Center, Alonzo King Lines Ballet, The Ailey School, and Tucson Ballet. Mr. Smart has participated in various competitions earning (in 2006) ACT-SO national gold medalist, and (in 2007) Urban Jamm well- rounded dancer of the year, Mr. Bravo winner, National Mr. Showbiz winner, NFAA jazz dance winner. He has toured in Germany, France, is mentored by Christopher Huggins, and has also worked with Louis Johnson, Brian Friedman, Milton Myers, Tyce Diorrio and Arthur Mitchell. He has performed with Momix Dance Company, Junk, and Eleone Dance Theater. He currently attends the University of the Arts as a dance major.

KEON THOULOUIS was born and raised in Brooklyn, Mr Thoulouis first began his dance training at age 15. He was part of a small neighborhood dance ensemble under the direction of Velda Honeywell, and entitled Honey Plus One. Keon was the plus one.  He attended the La Guardia High School of Music and Art and the Performing Arts, where his technical training began in Ballet and Graham based modern. His teachers we're Brunilda Ruiz, Deborah Zall, Eisa King, Joey Smith, Michelle Mathesius, and Penny Frank. At the same time he attended Alvin Ailey American Dance Center on Scholarship. Upon leaving High School he also attended The Juilliard School.  Keon has also worked with well known teachers and choreographers such as Aubrey Lynch, Brian Thomas, Bridget Moore, Camille A. Brown, Denise Jefferson, Earl Mosley, Jermaine Brown, Kevin Wynn, Linda Kent, Mathew Rushing, Ronald K. Brown, and Sylvia Waters among others. He also had the opportunity of performing with recording artist Tamia and was in the televised Michael Jackson 30th anniversary special and danced with the King of Pop himself. Keon would just like to thank his mom Janet Cynthia Thoulouis and his entire family for being such a strong support in this life of dance. I Love You. 

CLARICE YOUNG, of New Roads, Louisiana, is a graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (ULL), where she received her B.F.A in dance. She was the first recipient of the Evelyn Elizabeth Lochman Dance Scholarship at ULL in 2001 and also received a full-tuition scholarship to attend the American Dance Festival in 2003. Young has had the pleasure of assisting Camille A. Brown in working with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Ailey II and LaGuardia High School. She has also worked with various artists including Donald McKayle, Andrea E. Woods, Kwame Ross, Karen L. Arceneaux, Shani Collins and Bridget L. Moore. She is currently a member of Evidence, A Dance Company.

 

Photo by Christopher Duggan- City Of Rain