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Joshua L Ishmon
Autumn Leaves (2009)
Number of Dancers: Minimum of 3
Music: Ledisi (4:36)
A yearning for a lost love that discovers joy in reminiscence
Spite, Sprite, and Hubris (2010)
Number of Dancers: 2
Music: The Elysian Quartet (3:30)
Sometimes "showing off" can attract unwanted attention
Akili Kata (2010)
Number of Dancers: 10
Music: Aphex Twin, Coheed and Cambria (8:00)
Normaliity is much like liquid...its form is completly dependent on its enviroment
The Moment I Said It (2012)
Number of Dancers: Full Ensemble
Music: Imogen Heap (5:00)
A look into the mind of domestic abuse victims
Homage (2012)
Number of Dancers: 3+
Music: Performed by Men Ca (written by Terence Trent D'Arby), Poetry by Clifton Matheny Jr. (11:00)
A work in progress to honor the black men who laid the foundation for every generation that exceeds them to grow and prosper
Moja (2012)
Number of Dancers: Full Ensemble
Music: Bobby McFerrin f/ Jorane, Fela Kuti (10:30)
Finding strength in our insecurity to further empower us and fortify the greater collective
It's Just Another Love Story (2012)
Number of Dancers: 3
Music: Performed by Janelle Kroll (written by Nina Simone), Fourtet, Natalie Cole, Corrine Bailey Rae (20:00)
A common tale of a man who struggles with his dream, the women who grew to love him, and their evaluating if his journey is one they want to be on
3rd Eye on the Line (2013)
Number of Dancers: 8
Music: Wynn's Creole Jazz Band, Steve Reich (5:00)
Created in light of Hurricane Katrina
Trapped Between Trinity (2013)
Number of Dancers: 6
Music: David Lanz (12:15)
The unseen perspective of Sleep Paralysis
Intimate Astronomy (2013)
Number of Dancers: 10
Music: Imani Uzuri, Ladysmith Black Mambazo (8:00)
A celebration of joy amongst the cosmos
Soulstice (2014)
Number of Dancers: 10
Music: Antonio Vivaldi (10:00)
A flurry of snowflakes in the heart of Winter
Nexus (2014)
Number of Dancers: 12
Music: 2Cellos, Venetian Snares (8:30)
Finding pure connection in even the most odd assortment of life experiences
When Men... (2016)
Number of Dancers: 3
Speech/Music: Charlie Chaplin & Paolo Nutini (8:00)
Speak. Learn. Converse. Share. Vibe. Educate. Give. Live. Love. Seek. Forgive. Follow. Defy. Grind. Shine. Depend. Defend. Laugh. Breathe. Lead. Fight. Unite.
An Up-to-Date List of Joshua's Choreographic Work
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