November 7, 2009
more live blogging: Imagination as an Advocacy Tool, Bringing the Arts back into the picture
This is a panel that I am thrilled to be at and speaks to some of the larger missions of the HPA.
Rebecca Davis:
“All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” -Martin Luther King Jr.
Rebecca Davis Dance Company: An organization based on narrative stories of history, literatrue, and social issues.
Professional toruing dance troupe
Repertory:
Antigone, Helen Keller
Greed: The Tale of Enron, Vagn Gogh
Dance is a universal. Dance is a language that we can all speak. The real power of dance is that it creates a commonality between us that we can use for the power of social change. They premiered a new ballet called DARFUR which is based on the Devil Came On Horseback. The proceeds to their work DARFUR goes to Global Grassroots.
The idea behind creating a ballet is creating an emotional experience that people cannot forget. And when you go in there, you’ve experienced something truly emotional that will stay with you.
There is no “starving artist”
davis@rebecadavisdnace.com
Okay. Now my heart is racing. Now I am excited. This is not some dry policy talk. This is emotional and beautiful and potent
Susan Naum is talking about being a privileged American woman – and how her painting was an exploration of that. And in a moment of impulsivity she called the Save Darfur Coalition and wondered if they had any use for her paintings of Darfuri women. And they most certainly did.
I am overwhelmed by this presentation and I need to stop for a moment to just take this in.
Susan
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Wow. I was wondering if anything I had to say would resonate with anyone. I truly appreciate for your comments, and I enjoyed your presentation as well. I’ve got to say, I like the element of humor, even surrounding a very serious issue. Well done!
Katelyn
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It sounds riviting. I wish I could’ve been there…