DANCEINFUSED Dance Fever

DanceInfused Dance Fever

story, video and photos by Jocelyn M. Goode

What happens when dance and art commingle in a warm 6,000 square foot loft atop of Soho? Hot, creative energy called DanceInfused. Friday, May 22nd marked the beginning of a four-part series produced by the New York City art collective, Noble Technique held at Die Fabrik. In this first interactive event, painters and sculptors displayed art interspersed between action photography of young, up-n-coming dancers. The evening culminated in live performances by the Hip-Hop Dance Conservatory, the Dario Vicarro Dance Project, Roela LaMazing and others.

Each group effused their own emotion and distinct style that splashed onto crowds standing steps away from the improvised stage. The Hip-Hop Dance Conservatory performed a dance sequence entitled "Ghetto Pop Life" which was a mixture of Hip-Hop, drama and funky interpretations of Breakdance. The Dario Vicarro Dance Projects presented a beautiful, modern dance duet, wrapping around, lifting and painting each others semi-nude bodies. Masked breakers performed a mysterious piece, raising questions of identity and existence through dramatic outbreaks of Pop-n-Lock-inspired movements. Roela LaMazing and her group finished off the set sporting fishnet nylons, fitted boy shorts and sexy brassieres. Their choreography was bold, sensual and dominating. The audience sirened their cheers in approval after the dancers completed their presentations. 

Guests of the place included legendary painter and designer Concep, female MC TK-Wonder and Sandra Amarie, the hand-made tea specialist who served gingerbeer iced tea cocktails to the pulsating crowd.

Noble Technique has three other events to follow DanceInfused which pay tribute to body artists, sneaker art, and skate culture-inspired fashion. For more information contact guest@nobletechnique.com.