Please note: This free event is NOT AT THE ROTUNDA. This will be outdoors, on the 40th Street Field, located on 40th between Walnut and Locust Streets, adjacent to the Walnut West Free Library
Show up on time! the Arkestra will hit the stage by 6:15!
Presented by University City District and The Rotunda
Sponsored by University of Pennsylvania, University City District, The Rotunda, and Nu Millennium Sound
ABOUT THE SUN RA ARKESTRA
“Despite the intergalactic research that motivates them, the Sun Ra Arkestra have been a local institution since 1968 when Le Sony’r Ra traveled the spaceways and his Afro-Futurist ensemble landed on Philadelphia soil. By combining Sun Ra’s cosmic philosophy, modern electronic instruments, and the traditional jazz idiom, the Arkestra created a singular approach to music that remains light years ahead of their contemporaries. Currently under the direction of Maestro Marshall Allen, the Arkestra continues to practice the teachings of their founder and create unrivaled sonic experiences.” -Philadelphia Weekly
ABOUT SCORCH (fire and movement arts)
Fire dancing is a beautiful art form using tools with skill and precision similar to martial art weaponry. Some acts include poi, staff, hoops, fans, rope dart, eating and breathing with new forms and techniques in constant evolution. Philadelphia Fire Arts is a diverse community of individuals with a common respect and love of the flame. They incorporate fire into various styles of dance, martial arts, gymnastics and yoga and have extensive knowledge of the craft and safety practices. They perform with and without fire, and include stilt-walking, LED glow hooping, and other exciting acts in our shows. Scorch Fire Show is the latest group performance, which will be premiering at this year’s PEX Summer Festival and will also be participating in the Philly Fringe Fest. For more info, check out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15PxELGxjBo and www.scorchfireshow.com
And come back on Saturday August 28 for another free show at the field, featuring Project Capoeira, KeturahNicole, and Rennie Harris RHAW!
Project Capoeira, a Celebration of Afro-Brazilian Culture
Project Capoeira performs a colorful,crowd-pleasing repertoire of Afro-Brazilian dances that fuse rhythmic music with high-energy gymnastics and martial arts. The ensemble performs Capoeira, a unique Brazilian form that incorporates acrobatics, dance, percussion and songs in a rhythmic dialogue of body, mind and spirit. Originated centuries ago by Africans slaves in Brazil, Capoeira served as a means to secretely practice fighting techniques and was used effectively as a deadly weapon against the colonizers.
Project Capoeira, Inc is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization devoted to the preservation of Capoeira and offers year-round Capoeira classes for children and adults at The Philadelphia Capoeira Arts Center. www.phillycapoeira.com
Rennie Harris RHAW
was conceived in 2007 as a youth organization driven by community outreach and education. Harris’ inspiration for this youth driven company was inspired by the overwhelming interest from teens and young adults to join his internationally renowned company, Rennie Harris Puremovement. RHAW is a company that teaches and performs street dance techniques such as Campbell Locking, Popping & Boogaloo, House and Hip Hop dance. www.rhpm.org
Company Members:
Brandyn Harris
Robert Cohen
Shafeek Westbrook
Davion Brown
Mariah Tlili
Courtney Klinger
Brian Newby
Macca Malik
