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Urban Bush Women

Urban Bush Women

表演艺术

Brooklyn，New York 875 位关注者

Creating Dance | Creating Community

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UBW galvanizes artists, activists, audiences and communities through performances, artist development, education and community engagement. With the ground-breaking performance ensemble at its core, ongoing initiatives like the Summer Leadership Institute (SLI), BOLD (Builders, Organizers & Leaders through Dance) and the Choreographic Center Initiative, UBW continues to affect the overall ecology of the arts by promoting artistic legacies; projecting the voices of the under-heard and people of color; bringing attention to and addressing issues of equity in the dance field and throughout the United States; and by providing platforms and serving as a conduit for culturally and socially relevant experimental art makers.

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https://www.urbanbushwomen.org
所属行业
表演艺术
规模
11-50 人
总部
Brooklyn，New York
类型
非营利机构
创立
1984
领域
Contemporary Dance和Community Engagement

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    #UBWManifesto | Drop 7 19. Truth, authenticity, integrity: the Holy Trinity. UBW is experiential. Jive-talking in a space filled with love. 20. We see your brilliance. We are Medicine Women. Actively practicing community, performing soul-artist work. 21. We practice community in even the smallest of groups. We are looking at the humanity of people. Together we rise to the next peak of greatness. Read the #UBWmanifesto by visiting?https://lnkd.in/g3h758G5. #UBW40 #ThisIsRisk #BlackHistory365 #Brooklyn #NYC Image Description in alt text. Photo Credits: (19) Hayim Heron, (20) Hayim Heron, (21) Tanya Williams The UBW Manifesto, Campaign & The Triptychs Developed by Brian Tate | Tate Strategy In collaboration with Urban Bush Women

    • Three Black women sit together, laughing and engaging warmly. One, in a pink pajama set, crouches expressively, while another in blue gestures mid-conversation. The background is white with bold blue, black, and gray text. The text reads: "TRUTH, AUTHENTICITY, INTEGRITY: THE HOLY TRINITY." in bold blue, "UBW IS EXPERIENTIAL." in bold black, and "JIVE-TALKING IN A SPACE FILLED WITH LOVE." in gray. Urban Bush Women’s 40th Anniversary logo appears at the bottom left. "THIS IS RISK" and "urbanbushwomen.org/manifesto" are in black text. The number "19." appears in blue at the bottom right.
    • A Black woman with short, textured gray hair and piercing eyes stands in a dimly lit industrial space. She wears a multicolored, patterned robe over a neutral-toned outfit. The black background features bold pink, white, and gray text. The text reads: "WE SEE YOUR BRILLIANCE." in bold pink, "WE ARE MEDICINE WOMEN." in bold white, and "ACTIVELY PRACTICING COMMUNITY, PERFORMING SOUL-ARTIST WORK." in gray. Urban Bush Women’s 40th Anniversary logo appears at the bottom left. "THIS IS RISK" and "urbanbushwomen.org/manifesto" are in white text. The number "20." appears in pink at the bottom right.
    • A Black woman in a white tank top and black leggings raises her arm powerfully mid-dance, surrounded by a group of performers in motion. Dramatic lighting casts a glow on their movements. The black background features bold orange, white, and gray text. The text reads: "WE PRACTICE COMMUNITY IN EVEN THE SMALLEST OF GROUPS." in bold orange, "WE ARE LOOKING AT THE HUMANITY OF PEOPLE." in bold white, and "TOGETHER WE RISE TO THE NEXT PEAK OF GREATNESS." in gray. Urban Bush Women’s 40th Anniversary logo appears at the bottom left. "THIS IS RISK" and "urbanbushwomen.org/manifesto" are in white text. The number "21." appears in orange at the bottom right.

  • #UBWManifesto | Drop 6 16. UBW is rolling deep and no one looks the same. UBW is very diasporic. UBW is very Brooklyn. 17. UBW is checkers and spades, food on the grill. Prayerful, gut-centered, mind-blowing. A community BBQ. 18. Inspired and led by Black women Offering Black Women+ the platform to grow. My prayer is that our daughters enter this circle. Read the #UBWmanifesto by visiting https://lnkd.in/g3h758G5. ?CELEBRATE 40 YEARS OF UBW? March 2025 40th Anniversary: THIS IS RISK Tour UBW Exhibition Apollo Theater On now thru Mar 12 Visit urbanbushwomen.org/40th to learn more. #UBW40 #ThisIsRisk #BlackWomxn #BlackHistory365 Image Description in alt text. Photo Credits: (16) Ed Marshall Photography, (17) Ben McKeown, (18) Christopher Roesing The UBW Manifesto, Campaign & The Triptychs Developed by Brian Tate | Tate Strategy In collaboration with Urban Bush Women

    • A group of six dancers pose confidently against a concrete wall, dressed in layered, eclectic streetwear. The text above them reads: "UBW is rolling deep and no one looks the same." followed by "UBW is very diasporic. UBW is very Brooklyn." The Urban Bush Women 40th Anniversary logo and the phrase "This is Risk" appear at the bottom.
    • A dynamic performance scene shows seven dancers in expressive movement, wearing earthy-toned costumes. The stage is dimly lit with warm lighting. The text above reads: "UBW is checkers and spades, food on the grill." followed by "Prayerful, gut-centered, mind-blowing. A community BBQ." The Urban Bush Women 40th Anniversary logo and "This is Risk" appear at the bottom.
    • A tender stage moment shows a Black woman and a young girl sitting at a small table, engaging in an intimate exchange. The text above reads: "Inspired and led by Black women." followed by "Offering Black Women+ the platform to grow. My prayer is that our daughters enter this circle." The Urban Bush Women 40th Anniversary logo and "This is Risk" appear at the bottom.
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    ? A Moment to Reflect on Legacy & Journey! ? We proudly opened #BlackHistoryMonth with the NYC premiere of "SCAT!... The Complex Lives of Al & Dot, Dot & Al Zollar"—a powerful work rooted in love, legacy, and liberation.?What a joy it was to close the run at the Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) with a beautiful reception that reunited generations of UBW artists, administrators, and board members all part of our 40+ year legacy. ?? The journey of SCAT! has been a beautiful testament to the heart and vision of our founder Jawole Zollar. Because of her bold dream, the next generation of Urban Bush Women continues to thrive—telling untold stories with purpose, and building community through the transformative power of dance. Thank you ??? Congratulations to our incredible company, cast, and production team for bringing SCAT! to life with immense brilliance and soul. ??? Stay connected and join us as we continue to honor 40 years of UBW—pushing boundaries, sparking dialogue, and pushing our culture and stories forward. Visit urbanbushwomen.org/40th. ?? Ed Marshall

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    So much in store this Saturday, Feb 22nd as we continue the celebration of our 40th Anniversary and #BlackHistoryMonth! UBW will be active in both Brooklyn and Harlem this weekend with a #DanceForEveryBody workshop presented by our BOLD community engagement department in collaboration with the Mark Morris Dance Center, and a special pop-up performance as part of our exhibition presented in partnership with Apollo Theater! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e8eFtNCB

    • A performer wearing a black, sculptural costume with handwritten phrases, including "True Liberation," moves expressively in front of an audience inside an exhibition space. The exhibition features historical photographs, framed text, and multimedia elements on the walls. On the right, a poster for Urban Bush Women's Homegoings is partially visible. Attendees observe the performance with engaged expressions. The setting is well-lit, with track lighting highlighting the exhibit's content.
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    #UBWManifesto | Drop 5 13. Someone told me it’s hard to be a Black woman.? The story is in our bodies.? UBW translates it all through the body. 14. We have to heal.? We have to gather in spaces where we don’t feel left alone on an island.? Grieving allows us to heal from trauma. 15. How we use our bodies dictates how we move in the world.? UBW looks for social justice work in the body.? It may not be pretty but you’re going to feel it. #BlackHistory365 #ThisIsRisk #TheUBWway #UBW40 Image description in alt text. Photo Credits: (13) Timothy Norris, (14) Maria Baranova, (15) Adam Kissick/APAP The UBW Manifesto, Campaign & The Triptychs Developed by Brian Tate | Tate Strategy In collaboration with Urban Bush Women

    • A striking image of a Black woman standing tall on a platform, draped in a textured garment with handwritten words across the fabric. She wears a wide-brimmed hat tilted slightly, casting a shadow over her eyes, exuding power and poise. The background is dark, emphasizing her presence. The text reads: "Someone told me it’s hard to be a Black woman. The story is in our bodies. UBW translates it all through the body." The Urban Bush Women (UBW) logo and the phrase "This Is Risk" mark this as part of UBW's 40th Anniversary Manifesto series. The number "13" appears in green, tying it to the manifesto sequence.
    • A deeply emotive photograph of Black women in a close embrace, leaning into each other with eyes closed, bodies touching, and a sense of unit under stage lighting, emphasizing vulnerability and healing. They wear earthy-toned costumes, enhancing the organic and communal feel. The text reads: "We have to heal. We have to gather in spaces where we don’t feel left alone on an island. Grieving allows us to heal from trauma." The Urban Bush Women (UBW) logo and "This Is Risk" branding appear again, with the number "14" in blue, marking its place in the manifesto series.
    • A dynamic scene of a group of dancers in an intense, high-energy moment of movement. The performers, dressed in layered and textured outfits, are in various powerful stances, mid-action, expressing urgency and emotion. Dramatic stage lighting creates sharp contrasts, making the movement feel even more raw and electrifying. The text reads: "How we use our bodies dictates how we move in the world. UBW looks for social justice work in the body. It may not be pretty, but you’re going to feel it." The Urban Bush Women (UBW) logo and "This Is Risk" branding are present, with the number "15" in yellow, situating this piece within the manifesto series.
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    #UBWManifesto | Drop 4 10. Our feet are not in concrete. They’re jubilant. UBW: Artisans of the body in a community of women. 11. Black Radicals. Beyond Dancers. Experts at beyond dancing. Using African aesthetics to speak about the experiences of Black folk. 12. People step into this circle and they're lifted up, blown away. Brought to a higher and more grounded self. Returned to an authenticity of self. #BlackHistory365 #ThisIsRisk #TheUBWway #UBW40 Image description in alt text. Photo Credits: (10) Jennifer Lester, (11) Timothy Norris, (12) Rick McCollough The UBW Manifesto, Campaign & The Triptychs Developed by Brian Tate | Tate Strategy In collaboration with Urban Bush Women

    • A black-and-white photo capturing three Urban Bush Women dancers mid-air, bodies fully extended in an explosive crescent like jump. They wear flowing, textured garments. A bold black banner with red text at the top reads, "OUR FEET ARE NOT IN CONCRETE." Below, black and gray text states: "THEY’RE JUBILANT. UBW: ARTISANS OF THE BODY IN A COMMUNITY OF WOMEN." The bottom right corner features the Urban Bush Women 40th Anniversary logo and the phrase "THIS IS RISK." The number 10 is displayed in red, linking to the UBW Manifesto.
    • A dramatic stage-lit scene features a dancer in a striking pose, draped in layered fabric with her face partially obscured by shadow, evoking a sense of storytelling and power. Another dancer moves dynamically in the background. The text in bold yellow and white reads: "BLACK RADICALS. BEYOND DANCERS. EXPERTS AT BEYOND DANCING. USING AFRICAN AESTHETICS TO SPEAK ABOUT THE EXPERIENCES OF BLACK FOLK." The Urban Bush Women 40th Anniversary logo and the phrase "THIS IS RISK" appear at the bottom, with the number 11 in yellow.
    • A vivid stage performance shows three Urban Bush Women dancers in flowing white costumes, their bodies extending in an expressive, communal movement. The stage lighting casts a glow on their powerful formations. Bold purple, white, and gray text states: "PEOPLE STEP INTO THIS CIRCLE AND THEY’RE LIFTED UP, BLOWN AWAY. BROUGHT TO A HIGHER AND MORE GROUNDED SELF. RETURNED TO AN AUTHENTICITY OF SELF." The Urban Bush Women 40th Anniversary logo and "THIS IS RISK" branding appear at the bottom, with the number 12 in purple.
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    #UBWManifesto | Drop Three 7. Raw doesn’t have enough intention. We had to go to the Holy Ghost.? This is how we push the culture forward. 8. Our craft is built with rigor and curiosity.? Not just choreographing: channeling.? A commitment to constant evolution. 9. Moving in a direction we know as forward.? Mind and body as a holistic integral system. Things we cannot describe. Read the #UBWmanifesto by visiting https://lnkd.in/g3h758G5. Celebrate 40 years of Urban Bush Women: NYC Premiere of? SCAT!...The Complex Lives of Al & Dot, Dot & Al Zollar Feb 5 - 8? Post-show discussion: Fri, Feb 7 UBW Exhibition at The Apollo On now thru Mar 12 Pop-up Performance: Saturday, Feb 22 Visit urbanbushwomen.org/40th to learn more. #UBW40 #ThisIsRisk #BlackHistory365 Photo Credits: (7) Christopher Duggan, (8) Deborah Rodriguez for Miami Dade College, (9) Hayim Heron The UBW Manifesto, Campaign & The Triptychs Developed by Brian Tate | Tate Strategy In collaboration with Urban Bush Women

    • A dancer in a dynamic pose is captured mid-movement on a dimly lit stage, surrounded by an engaged audience. She is wearing a dark outfit with a vibrant, multicolored sash wrapped around her. The audience members are standing, clapping, and leaning in. The lighting is rich with deep purples, blues, and warm golden hues. Overlaid text reads: "RAW DOESN’T HAVE ENOUGH INTENTION. WE HAD TO GO TO THE HOLY GHOST. THIS IS HOW WE PUSH THE CULTURE FORWARD." The Urban Bush Women logo, “40th Anniversary,” and the campaign tagline “THIS IS RISK” appear at the bottom, along with a link to the manifesto: urbanbushwomen.org/manifesto
    • A dancer is captured in a moment of tension, leaning against a wooden structure with one arm extended above her head. Her body curves with exertion, and her expression is intense. The lighting is moody, casting shadows on the textured wall behind her. She wears an earth-toned outfit, and the environment has a raw, organic feel. Overlaid text reads: "OUR CRAFT IS BUILT WITH RIGOR AND CURIOSITY. NOT JUST CHOREOGRAPHING: CHANNELING. A COMMITMENT TO CONSTANT EVOLUTION." The Urban Bush Women logo, “40th Anniversary,” and the campaign tagline “THIS IS RISK” appear at the bottom, along with a link to the manifesto: urbanbushwomen.org/manifesto
    • A dancer is captured in an expressive, floor-level pose, draped in a golden, net-like costume. Her body stretches diagonally across the frame, her arm reaching forward with delicate gold strands entwined in her fingers. The background is soft and neutral, emphasizing the dancer’s form and movement. Overlaid text reads: "MOVING IN A DIRECTION WE KNOW AS FORWARD. MIND AND BODY AS A HOLISTIC INTEGRAL SYSTEM. THINGS WE CANNOT DESCRIBE." The Urban Bush Women logo, “40th Anniversary,” and the campaign tagline “THIS IS RISK” appear at the bottom, along with a link to the manifesto: urbanbushwomen.org/manifesto

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