what the body knows

what the body knows is an in-depth project focused on the complex intersection and legacies of race and disability. Choreographed and performed by Barak adé Soleil with additional performances by dance artist Jerron Herman and live sound score orchestrated by Sadie Woods, this new dance suite of solos and a duet deeply considers how we move and are moved by these interwoven cultural legacies. adé Soleil seeks to offer distinct reflections of diverse bodies on the stage and in the world, uncovering nuances of bodies aging, evolving, and impacted by life’s dynamic journey.

*The Stony Island Arts Bank is wheelchair accessible. ASL interpretation, Audio Description, Assistive Listening Devices, Real time Captioning (CART), and Personal Assistants will be available. Please refrain from wearing scented products.

Photo of Barak and Jerron by Nikki Bruce

Image Description--two black men with distinctive disabilities are kneeling on a wooden floor. They are leaning forward with both arms crossed. One man is larger in size than the other. Behind them are windows reflecting the neighborhood.This image is from the dance duet "carry"