Artivism Dance Theatre

Collection of videos from the Artivism Dance Theatre YouTube channel. This collection features dance performances, theatre productions, and artistic activism works.

Artivism Dance Theatre

Collection of videos from the Artivism Dance Theatre YouTube channel. This collection features dance performances, theatre productions, and artistic activism works.

Performance2016

"Scream" at Big Dance Bus London

Artivism Dance Theatre performs their work "Scream" at the Big Dance Bus in Hounslow, London. "Scream" is a development and expansion of Artivism's work "Rhythm (Inter)nation". This piece explores our communal frustrations with the social injustices that are so rampant in this world. Our hope is that people from all over the world will continue to come together to fight these injustices.

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Performance2016

LondonLive Interview

Artivism Dance Theatre company member's Raimu Itfum and Kyle Meade are interviewed on London Live about ADT's latest dance video "Love your London".

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Performance2017

"Holdin On" by Artivism Dance Theatre

“Holdin’ On” was created in response to the recent stabbing of a black man and a white woman in Olympia, Washington after a self-proclaimed white supremacist saw them kissing outside of a bar. In this piece we examine how far we have or have not come since the Loving v. Virginia decision ruled interracial marriage legal in the United States. We explore the complexity of emotions that come up for interracial couples when faced with resistance both from outsiders and from those closest to them. How does this resistance reflect the current state of race relations in the United States? Choreography and Performance: Sophia Rabinovitz and Paul Sampson Videography: Chana Rose Rabinovitz Music and Video Editing: Sophia Rabinovitz Music: "Holdin' On" by Citizen Cope https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hol...

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Performance2017

"The Rant (Part 1)" at Fly Movement Salon

"The Rant" takes a look inside the minds of three strong, empowered women as they speak to some of the sexism they encounter day to day. Too often we bite our tongues and hold back, afraid to disrupt or antagonize. Maybe it is out of fear of repercussions or maybe we just can't be bothered to explain your ignorance to you, but in this piece we let it all out. What would you say if you could tell em how you really feel? Choreographic Concept: Sophia Rabinovitz Performance and Choreography: Kristal Jones, Elle Ciccarone Jones, and Sophia Rabinovitz Music: "Double Bubble Trouble" by M.I.A. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dou...

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Performance2017

Artivism Dance Theatre Presents| MOVEment for change ( Trailer)

A night of socially themed Art. May,19th- 21st,2017. At: 1941 Arts St, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA For More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/movement... For more information contact us on: artivismdancetheatre@gmail.com Follow us: Facebook: / artivismdancetheatre Twitter: / artivismdance Youtube: / @artivism_dance Instagram: / artivismdance Music: Louis Armstrong - Ain't Got That Swing (Steezmonks Remix) • Louis Armstrong - Ain't Got That Swing (St... Download / Buy: https://steezmonks.toneden.io/spotlig... NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED This video uses copyrighted material in a manner that does not require approval of the copyright holder. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use

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Performance2017

Artivism Dance Theatre Presents| MOVEment for change (Teaser)

A night of socially themed art, dance and theatre. For more information contact us on: artivismdancetheatre@gmail.com Follow us: Facebook: / artivismdancetheatre Twitter: / artivismdance Youtube: / @artivism_dance Instagram: / artivismdance Music: Kanye West- No church in wild (instrumental)

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Performance2017

Artivism Dance Theatre| Barking & Dagenham College Workshop

Here is a short teaser of our workshop, where we introduced the students to creating work in social & political themes. Thank you for watching!!! For further information/booking and queries please visit our website: www.artivismdancetheatre.com Or Email at: artvisimdancetheatre@gmail.com Follow us: Facebook: / artivismdancetheatre Twitter: / artivismdance Youtube: / @artivism_dance Instagram: / artivismdance Music: Mura Masa - Firefly (feat. Nao) / majesticcasual NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED This video uses copyrighted material in a manner that does not require approval of the copyright holder. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use

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Performance2017

I Am ME

I Am ME explores the break between how our governments view us, how others view us, and how we choose to view ourselves and each other. Performance: Cameron Mitchell-Ware, Sophia Dietzel, Polanco Jones Jr., Chanice Holmes, Elle Ciccarone Jones, Jeremy Guyton, and Sophia Rabinovitz. Video and Audio Editing: Sophia Rabinovitz Script: Raimu Itfum Music: "Departure" by Chinsaku

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Performance2017

I Am ME (Subtitled)

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Performance2017

Love is Love

"Love is Love" is a short documentary that accompanies Artivism Dance Theatre's "Holdin On". "Holdin On" shows a more emotionally motivated depiction of interracial dating issues, while "Love is Love" shows the true stories of real couples and the challenges they come across as interracial couples. Concept/Videography/Editing: Sophia Rabinovitz Interviews: Dr. Allisyn L Swift and Jake C. Sauerbery, Keyetta Robinson and Sara Woolsey, Elle Ciccarone Jones and Daniel Jones.

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Performance2017

TBH

In "TBH" Artivism Dance Theatre takes a look back at our childhood bullies and how bullying effected us then and now. Bullying takes many forms, in this work we discuss physical, gender, sexuality, and economic bullying. “TBH” is intended for young audiences and is accompanied by an anti-bullying workshop that provides a space for youth to discuss their own conflicts with bullying using movement and text. Yet everyone of all ages have been victims or perpetrators of bullying. We hope our adult audiences will find a connection to this work in their own histories and that we can grow as a community from our individual traumas. Choreography, Performance, and Monologues: Cameron Mitchell-Ware, Sophia Dietzel, Elle Ciccarone, and Sophia Rabinovitz Music: “TBH” by bonjr https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/tbh...

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Performance2017

The Rant

"The Rant" takes a look inside the minds of the women of Artivism Dance Theatre as they speak to some of the bulls*** they encounter day to day. Too often we bite our tongues and hold back, afraid to disrupt or antagonize. Maybe it is out of fear of repercussions or maybe we just can't be bothered to explain your ignorance to you, but in this piece we let it all out. What would you say if you could tell em how you really feel? Choreographic Concept: Sophia Rabinovitz Performance, Choreography, and Rants: Kristal “M2DaE” Jones, Elle Ciccarone Jones, Sophia Rabinovitz, Chanice Holmes, Gabbe Slack, and Sophia Dietzel Music: "Double Bubble Trouble" by M.I.A. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dou...

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Performance2018

(Un)Qualified

“(Un)Qualified” Explores the limiting ideas of what it means to be a man and the freedom that comes when those limitations are broken. Choreography: Derwin May Jr., Daniel Jones Performers: Derwin May Jr., Daniel Jones Music: “Don’t/They Don’t”-Daniel MasterPIECE Jones Artivism Dance Theatre Artivism Dance Theatre aims to generate discussion amongst its audiences using dance theatre to open a dialogue around important social issues. We work with current issues without having a particular demographic in mind through which to view such issues and without a specific agenda of political issues in which to tackle. We believe that dance and theatre have the ability to speak across culture, age, ability, and background like nothing else and our passion for this work is the inspiration for Artivism Dance Theatre. Our goal is to build a company where artists can articulate their intellectuality and intellectuals can express their artistry; where one does not have to be separate from the other. Check us out at: www.artivismdancetheatre.com or on Facebook at: / artivismdanc. . Instagram: @artivismdance / artivismdance Twitter: @ArtivismDance / artivismdance

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Performance2018

Cat Calls & Compliments

“Cat Calls and Compliments” takes a slightly humorous and yet thought-provoking approach to the very serious issue of street harassment. The piece examines the fine line between complimenting a stranger and harassing someone. Do you feel offended, uncomfortable, or violated when a stranger says you look nice? What about if they ask you out on a date? Whistle? Where is the line that is too often crossed that makes us feel uncomfortable in our public spaces? “Cat Calls and Compliments” explores that line and leaves the audience torn between humour and recognition, outrage and understanding. Choreography: Sophia Rabinovitz Performance: Sophia Dietzel, Tai Teamer, Elle Ciccarone, Lynn Forney, and Sophia Rabinovitz Music: “Who You Wit? Instrumental”- Jay Z, https://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/jay... “My Man” (Toro y Moi Remix)- Billie Holiday https://itunes.apple.com/us/music-vid... NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED This video uses copyrighted material in a manner that does not require approval of the copyright holder. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use. About the Artist: Sophia Rabinovitz has been creating work since she could walk and directing since she could speak. She began formally training at the age of six and holds a BFA in Dance, a BA in Anthropology from Temple University and a MA in Dance Cultures from the University of Surrey. Her training in dance consists of a multitude of different forms and her choreography reflects this diversity. Sophia’s choreography is varied in its origin and innovative in its combination of movement styles, such as African, Modern, Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Latin dance. She strongly believes in the power of movement to express ideas, educate, and to encourage discussion about major issues in our society. Artivism Dance Theatre Artivism Dance Theatre aims to generate discussion amongst its audiences using dance theatre to open a dialogue around important social issues. We work with current issues without having a particular demographic in mind through which to view such issues and without a specific agenda of political issues in which to tackle. We believe that dance and theatre have the ability to speak across culture, age, ability, and background like nothing else and our passion for this work is the inspiration for Artivism Dance Theatre. Our goal is to build a company where artists can articulate their intellectuality and intellectuals can express their artistry; where one does not have to be separate from the other. Check us out at: www.artivismdancetheatre.com or on Facebook at: / artivismdanc. . Instagram: @artivismdance / artivismdance Twitter: @ArtivismDance / artivismdance

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Performance2018

Welcome from Artivism Dance Theatre!

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Performance2019

Artist Statement- Why Artivism

Artivism Dance speaks from heart on why Artivism and why social change through dance.

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Performance2019

Complicated

In this work, choreographer Sophia Rabinovitz explores the complex realities of being a woman trying to "have it all". A homemaker, a working woman, a mother... something has to give. What does it mean to make hard, often unspoken, choices? This work sheds light on these choices, without judgement, but with compassion and understanding to the complexities of choice. Choreography & Performance: Sophia Rabinovitz Music: "Working Woman Blues" by Valerie June

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Performance2019

Psyche

Psyche (2019). Tags: dance, theatre, artivism. Credits: Artivism Dance Theatre

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Performance2019

The Elephants

Artivism Dance Theatre presents... The Elephants March 29th-31st 8pm The Art Klub If we knew each other's secrets, what comforts we should find-John Churton Collins . Artivism Dance Theatre’s latest project takes on the things ‘we’ as a collective and as a greater society do not talk about and why. In this age of pseudo-reality fueled by social media and fake news; what does it mean to be truly honest with ourselves and with others? Though we swim constantly in a stream of selfies and 120 character missives there remain vulnerable areas we do not discuss publicly. In a world where our whole lives are made public, what do we not talk about and why? Artistic Direction: Sophia Rabinovitz Choreography/Performance: Briana Alston, Sophia Rabinovitz, Madyson Barbain, Lynn Forney, Derwin May Jr., and Elle C. Jones Theatre Consultant: Alex Frosch Light Design/Tech Op: Lucas Pettey Artivism Dance Theatre is the resident dance company at Art Klub. This production is co-produced by Art Klub Inc.

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Performance2021

"Not Average"

Performance from Martin Luther King Day 2019 at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. Choreography & Performance: Briana Alston Derwin May Jr. Madyson Barbain Rebekah Lee Audio:

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Performance2021

Speak Your Truth

This dance film explores the inner truths of six different women and reflects on the power of speaking your truth collectively. Choreography & Performance: Ashly Nguyen Athena Turek Sophia Rabinovitz Briana Alston Madyson Barbain Sarah Noelle Prescott Videography: David Rabinovitz This film is funded in part by the Jazz & Heritage Foundation Music: "Anxious" by Mick Jenkins

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Performance2022

Radical Joy

In honor of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Artivism presents a joy inspired film. "Celebrating our skin, reveling in the joy of movement in our bodies as strong Asian women." Performed by: Ashly Nguyen, Athena Turek, Anneke Pakvasa, and Michelle Dinh. Videography: Hannah Bahney This film is funding in part by the Jazz & Heritage Foundation

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