Ronald K. Brown/Evidence and Philadanco

The Filene Center of Wolf Trap presented Ronald K. Brown/Evidence and Philadanco in a five-dance program on Tuesday, July 18. New York-based Evidence opened the evening with “Come Ye,” a dance created by the company’s founder, Ronald K. Brown. “Come Ye” is a call for peace and a tribute to people who “have no fear, and still have hope and love.” The dance is set to three songs by jazz and blues vocalist Nina Simon and traditional African tunes composed by Fela Kuti. Brown’s choreography is intense and dynamic, featuring soaring jumps, powerful spins, and turns. The dancers breezed through each element with astonishing tempo and vigor. The lighting, masterfully designed by Brenda Gray, contributed to the success of the work.

Read the review in the September issue of the Ballet-Dance Magazine.