Ronald K. Brown: Jason Moran on the Subtle One
177 views · Published 20 October 2015 · 1:19 · Indexed 16 October 2026
Channel: Kennedy Center Education Digital Learning · 2015 · Education
When Brown choreographs, he first finds the music he wants to use and then improvises movements while listening to it. His creative energy flows when he gets in “the zone,” letting movement ideas come from the music. For “The Subtle One,” however, Brown joined forces with Jason Moran and the resulting dance represents their collaborative energy. To complement Jason Moran’s piano-based jazz and experimental sounds for The Subtle One, (a reference to Allah), Brown came up with arm movements that look like fluttering wings. He wondered why this motion felt right for the work until he read a poem from a departed friend about angels. The poem was like a message—helping Brown understand the meaning behind the dance.
More from this channel
-
5:48
The Kennedy Center presents: Anatomy of Art
-
4:36
The Kennedy Center presents: Culture Connect
-
0:28
Galumpha: Part 1 - Introduction
-
1:53
Mermaid Theatre - Backstage: Part 1
-
1:29
Native Pride Dancers: Travel
-
4:13
An Evening with Stephen Schwartz: "Corner of the Sky" from Pippin
-
3:04
The Flying Legs Crew in NYC
-
1:25
Flying Legs Crew: Gonna Fly, Yo