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A lively dance performance takes place on stage, capturing the attention of an engaging audience. Dancers are energetically moving in various poses, showcasing a dynamic routine. The stage features a backdrop with the text 'Angela's pulse,' suggesting a themed event or production. The performers and audience members display enthusiasm, contributing to a vibrant and interactive atmosphere. Participants wear casual clothing, adding to the informal and inclusive setting of the event.
10th year celebration of “Dancing While Black” by Angela’s Pulse
 Photo by Whitney Browne
A person with white hair is being carried horizontally by two individuals, one with long dreadlocks and the other with a shaved head and wearing a maroon shirt. This act takes place on a stage with a projected background featuring the text 'Angela's' overlaid with various indistinct words. The scene conveys a sense of collaboration and theatrical expression.
10th year celebration of “Dancing While Black” by Angela’s Pulse
 Photo by Whitney Browne
A group of six people stand on a stage, facing the audience. They are in a semi-circle under warm lighting, and all appear to be involved in some kind of performance or presentation. One person on the far left is clapping, while the others are standing upright, suggesting an ending or acknowledgment moment. The stage backdrop displays a large illustrated image, featuring a whimsical scene with trees and a person in the center. The image includes text that suggests it might be a title or theme of the presentation. The atmosphere is professional yet informal, likely indicating a creative or artistic event.
Reading of “Oliverio”
 Photo by CC
Four individuals stand together on a stage, each smiling broadly at the camera. They are wearing casual yet stylish attire, with one in a red polo shirt, another in an embroidered white shirt, a third wearing patterned blue and white, and the last in a simple dark button-up. Behind them, a large screen displays promotional information for events, including the phrases 'OUT LIKE THAT Festival', 'June 2024', 'BAAD! Mini Ball', and 'Translucent Live'. The background features festive visuals and colorful text, creating an engaging backdrop for the group photograph. A bottle of water is positioned on the floor to the side.
 Photo by CC

The Collaboration

BAAD! collaborated with artists Darrel Alejandro Holnes and Paloma McGregor on two separate initiatives. The partnership between BAAD! and Angela’s Pulse, a dance collaborative led by artist Paloma McGregor, celebrated a year of Sankofa and ten years of Dancing While Black with a wide range of programs. Programming included storytelling circles, virtual workshops, virtual conversations about collectivizing, a series of master classes, and more. Darrel produced and developed work for the Out Like That Festival at BAAD!, featuring a developmental script reading of “Olivierio” by Luis Augusto Figueroa. The work is a short film about a Panamanian-American who returns to his homeland for his mother’s funeral, only to discover that she left behind an adopted 7-year-old child.

The Organization

BAAD! Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance creates, produces, presents, and supports the development of cutting-edge and challenging works in contemporary dance and all creative disciplines that are empowering to women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ communities.

This collaboration allowed our already rich relationship to deepen and thrive, and allowed us to commit a new level of resources to our programming and communities. Paloma McGregor
BAAD! is a formidable institution led by industry titans that more people should know about. I'm in awe of the work developed and presented at BAAD!, and this experience will continue to inspire and shape my artistic journey, pushing me to create and contribute to the vibrant arts community. Darrell Alejandro Holnes
The collaboration has been a profound experience for our community. It has brought to life touching narratives that bridge cultures and generations.
Artists
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Darrel Alejandro Holnes
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Paloma McGregor
Location
Bronx, NY
Communities Served
Immigrant
LGBTQIA+
Youth
Links
Angela's Pulse: Dancing While Black
Out Like That! Festival 2024