Come Sunday (2023)
"Come Sunday " is a two-movement tribute to the Hammond organ's central role in Black worship services. The first movement, “Testimony,” follows the Hammond organ as it readies the congregation's hearts, minds, and spirits to receive “The Word” via a magical union of Bach, blues, jazz, and R&B. The second movement, “Shout!”, is a virtuosic celebration - the frenzied and joyous climactic moments when The Holy Spirit has taken over the service. The title is a direct nod to Duke Ellington, who held an inspired love for classical music and allowed it to influence his own work in a multitude of ways. ~George Mason University Dance
**The choreographic work begins around 36:50 of the video.
**The choreographic work begins around 36:50 of the video.
Say Her Name....Too (2020)
"Say Her Name…Too." A short screen dance, this work will combine cinematic elements with choreography and explores the lives of 5 Black women who died at the hands of law enforcement. The goal of this work is to bring awareness to the often-invisible names and stories of Black women and girls who have been victimized by racist police violence. ~University of Alabama Dance
Silent Exchange (2019) |
An original contemporary work, "Silent Exchange" is a work that explores nonverbal communicative exchanges. The work is set to the music of contemporary composer Ezzo Bosso~University of Alabama Dance
Separate and Equal (2019) |
"Separate and Equal " takes place in the 1950's in Alabama when segregation was evident everywhere, from schools and restaurants to water coolers, bathrooms and even the local basketball court. When six young men, three black and three white, play basketball on a local court, it is both competitive and contentious. Throughout the game, the personal backgrounds of the players and racial tensions are revealed.
Performed at 59E59 Theater (NYC)
Playwright/Director:Seth Panitch
Choreographer: Lawrence M. Jackson
*This video is a recording of the informal showing that premiered at The University of Alabama
Performed at 59E59 Theater (NYC)
Playwright/Director:Seth Panitch
Choreographer: Lawrence M. Jackson
*This video is a recording of the informal showing that premiered at The University of Alabama
Lean (In) (2018)
"Lean(In)" is set to the music of SWOD and explores the theme of departure from a community, yet understanding that community is an ever present support system whenever the need arises.~University of Alabama Dance
I Walk With Spirit (2019)
Choreographer: Cornelius Carter
Music: Over My Head, I Hear Music in the Air arranged by Uzee Brown and Guide My Feet arranged by Jacqueline Hairston
Performers: Lawrence M. Jackson and Soprano Luvada A. Harrison
Performed at the Edinburgh Film Festival (Edinburgh, Scotland) 2019 and New York Dance Festival in 2020.
Music: Over My Head, I Hear Music in the Air arranged by Uzee Brown and Guide My Feet arranged by Jacqueline Hairston
Performers: Lawrence M. Jackson and Soprano Luvada A. Harrison
Performed at the Edinburgh Film Festival (Edinburgh, Scotland) 2019 and New York Dance Festival in 2020.
Essentially Nina (2019)
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"Essentially Nina" was crafted and performed at The Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre on the University of Alabama Dance program. The work is inspired by the musical/social compositions of Nina Simone. Compositionally, the work combines movement vocabulary from jazz and contemporary dance forms.-University of Alabama Dance
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EXPOSÉ (2017)
"Expose’," premiered in the Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre’s (ARDT) Spring Concert. This work takes a series of choreographic phrases and juxtaposes them in a variety of ways and is set to the music of Brazilian composer, Ricardo Romaneiro. Inspired by the rhythmix complexities of the music, I sought to create technically demanding movement that would challenge the dancers’ technique, rhythmical phrasing and artistry.
~University of Alabama Dance