Sexy, seductive and tantalizing, the new production “Art of Soul” will bless Sacramento with an elaborate collage of rhythmic and lucid dance pieces.

The Sacramento Black Art of Dance has put together another major piece of work titled the “Art of Soul.” The school’s theater and dance departments have collaborated to bring a vibrant group of dancers together in a six-piece performance that will satisfy even the most discerning dancing enthusiasts.The show includes choreographed pieces from graduating seniors Myniesh Woods, Nicole Manker and Nathan Jones. Woods’ piece is titled, “Things We Take for Granted.” It has five dancers and styles of dance ranging from modern to Tunisian with a touch of hip-hop. To Woods, the “Art of Soul” means “letting go of any inhibitions.”

“Art of Soul” is directed by Linda Goodrich and is premiering at Solano Hall 1010 at 8:00 p.m., through Sunday. The show features 20 performers that have been training since early June to exhibit their talents.

A world-renowned mother of African/Caribbean Dance, Katherine Dunham, was a major influence on the choreography of S/BAD. Dunham, choreographer and anthropologist, studied at the University of Chicago. She became interested in African and Caribbean dance in the late ’30s and started her own company that toured both the United States and Europe.

The cast chose incredible music that captivates the dancers’ styles and brings the drama to the soul. The production leaves one astonished at the creativity and talent that the young men and women of the dance program strove and ultimately achieved.

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