presents There Always Has to be a Story. A Hip Hop Ballet.
directed and choreographed by Adenike Sharpley
October 14 & 15, 8pm
Warner Main Space, Oberlin College
This fall Dance Diaspora will present a new show titled “There always has to be a story. A Hip Hop Ballet.” The show will feature the choreography and performance of Dance Diaspora alumni Sherece Donalds ’06 and local talent DJ David B.I.G. Thompson. The show uses the storytelling format of Hip Hop to touch on empowerment and love within the Black community in urban settings. Specifically through the use of the four elements of Hip Hop: a live DJ, dance, graffiti inspired costumes, and MCing.
Tickets
$3 In Advance
$5 At the Door
In Person
Tickets can be purchased in person at the Central Ticket Service in Hall Auditorium Lobby.
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 12pm to 5pm
By Phone
Contact Central Ticket Service at: (440) 775-8169 or 1-800-371-0178
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 12pm to 5pm
There Always has to be a Story. A Hip Hop Ballet will be performed at Oberlin College's Warner Main Space Friday and Saturday, October 14 and 15 at 8pm. Warner Main Space is located on the second floor of Warner Center [Get Directions to Warner Center]
This production is presented by Dance Diaspora and sponsored by the Department of African-American Studies and the Theater and Dance Program.
