People are talking about Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago
“After seeing Muntu Dance Theatre perform on Saturday evening, I have added their company to my list of favorite companies to view when performances are held.”
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“I've seen more than a few African dance performances but never one like this: the lights and music-live and recorded-paired with the dances gave me goose-bumps.”
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“Never have I been so moved by a dance performance. The dancers were so powerful; the music so strong; the lighting so stirring: I know that today is not the last day I will visit the Muntu Dance Theatre.”
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“From the beginning to the end of the performance I felt welcomed. There is something about Muntu Dance Theatre that is warm. From the people that worked at the box office table to the ushers to the opening of the show. The gentleman [Babu Atiba] that opened the show really set the stage. He helped me prepare my mind and spirit to have the Muntu experience. At that moment when he did his welcome and monologue, I felt honored.” Aarynn M. Read More
“The choreography was very strong in contemporary modern. It was amazing how traditional African technique was meshed with modem technique.”
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“It was by far one of the best performances I'd ever been to! As far as the story goes, it was amazing. In every single piece I felt the emotion and the story being told. So bold and energetic, I found myself nodding to the rhythms of the drums and wanting to just join in with them!” Kristy B. Read More
“But the dance pieces were very well portrayed and the choreography was amazing! I loved how they incorporated African dance into all types of genres of music and dance.” Kristy B. Read More
“The colorful outfits and the way the dancing was perfectly in sync with the music made it exciting and also seemed to tell a story”. Lauren B. Read More
“African dance seems much more specific and I really enjoy that about it. The tradition and symbolism in each dance or drum rhythm is what I find interesting. It runs much deeper than I've ever experience in a ballet, jazz, or modern class. l think everyone should take time to experience a little bit of a culture that they're unfamiliar with. The performance was really an eye opening experience.” Lauren B. Read More
People are Talking about Muntu’s “Suite Nina”
“I think if I had to choose a favorite dance, I would choose Suite Nina. I really enjoyed the energy, music, and meaning behind the dance. It was quite unique because it was like modern dance infused with African dance, which made it different than any other performance I have ever seen”. Ashley M Read More
People are Talking about Muntu’s “Ayo’s Dream”
“What really amazed me [about the show] were the drumming women and the combination of the dancing and the drumming together. Honestly, I have seen a lot, but I have never seen anything like it before. There was so much energy and passion. It made you want to jump on stage and join and completely break out of your box. Not only did they dance and play the drums, but they did it together and be so precise as a group…” Rachael H. Read More
“What I really enjoyed was when the women came out with drums. I was surprised. Not that I don't think women can't play the drums, but I just didn't expect it. They blew me away. I mean the guys tore those drums apart too, but the women were working it all over the place to say the least. These women were dancing while playing the drums, executing different formation changes in between, and they didn't loose a beat. The beauty of it was the flow and the energy this choreography had.” Adrian T. Read More |
