HIPLET BALLERINAS
SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 2022
4 p.m.
JLC Mainstage
Welcome Back, JLC Friends and Patrons!
The James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts opened back in 1997 and now we are celebrating our 25th Anniversary Season! What a wonderful way to celebrate this incredible milestone ... by re-opening our JLC facility and welcoming our community to come celebrate with us!
Continuing our mission to present diverse, high quality, professional entertainment, we want to once again acknowledge and showcase the power and value of the performing arts.
The Spring 2022 season offers some audience favorites from past years in addition to welcoming incredible new performances to the JLC stage. Don't miss this opportunity to once again enjoy live performance close to home.
We have missed you! Don't miss all the fantastic live arts at CLC!
Gwethalyn J. Bronner, Executive Director
James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts
College of Lake County
Hiplet Ballerinas
This spirited performance group, based out of the Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center, aims to make ballet accessible to all, fusing the rhythms of African drums with Tchaikovsky, Hip-Hop and even classical en pointe. Showcasing their trademark sass, hip movements and struts set to popular music, the Hiplet Ballerinas promise to deliver an eclectic evening of dance.
HIPLET BALLERINAS
Act 1: “The Journey, The Evolution”
- “It’s Hiplet” - Choreography by Homer Hans Bryant, Music by Fernando Jones and Homer Hans Bryant with the voice of Homer Hans Bryant.
- Special Guest Artist "The Spiritual Ballerina's Yes" - Danced and Choreographed by Chantal' Hill, music by Skekinah Glory Ministry, Olafur Arnaulds, Alice Sara Ott.
- "Be Free" - choreography by Taylor Edwards, music remix of Aretha Franklin.
- Film: Interview with Homer Hans Bryant, the creator of Hiplet.
- "Rhythm The Soul Of Life" Premiered in 1994 with the original Bryant Ballet Company. Choreograph by Homer Bryant, William Gill and others, featuring music from Phil Cochram and Legacy, A-Star, DJ Micks.
The roots of Hiplet began with the Bryant company in the 1991's "Rhythm The Soul of Life" is a journey through the diaspora of African American dance, showcasing a variety of African and Afro-Caribbean dance techniques intertwined with Classical Ballet and Pointe. - "From Ballet to Hiplet" - Choreography by Homer Bryant, Kris Belvie, Trevon Lawrence and Imani Sailers; featuring music from Black Violin and Nuttin' But Stringz.
"From Ballet to Hiplet: is a play on the Ballet Hip Hop fusion showcasing how two opposites can come together. Ballerinas and Hip Hop dancers trade moves to classical violin music set to a Hip Hop beat. Featuring Homer Bryant's signature piece 'Jammin,' "From Ballet to Hiplet" is a crowd favorite.
Act 2: "The Arrival, The Revolution"
- "React" World Premiere 2021 - Choreography by Trevon Lawrence and Anthony Sampson; music by The Pussycat Dolls.
Extended version of the Hiplet Ballerinas America's Got Talent Season 18 audition. - "Missing You" - Choreography by Nina Rose Wardanian; music by Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin and Angie Stone.
"Missing You" is a departure from typical Hiplet, featuring Contemporary choreography with a more mature approach. Chronicling the ebbs and flows of women as they navigate personal relationships, "Missing You" is an emotional journey of love, loss and sisterhood. - "Because Of Them We Can" - a short film by Nia Cooper. A tribute to African American Women dancers who came before Hiplet and performed through obstacles, paving the way for today's dancers to express themselves freely.
- "Welcome to Chicago" - Choreography by Homer Bryant, Anthony Sampson, Brandy Ford, Cameryn Stevens, Jayda Perry; music by Future Force, Chance The Rapper, Ric Wilson and others.
Hiplet honors its geographical roots by featuring dances to music by local Chicago artists. Chicago's music scene is earthy and diverse, from blues to jazz, rap to house and everything in between. - "Old School Hip Hop" - Choreography by Anthony Sampson, Trevon Lawrence, Nia Parker; music samples from various artists. The show finale will be an electrifying medley of Hiplet's greatest hits, including some of the popular music and moves from social media.
SPRING 2022
Professional Touring Series
EILEEN IVERS
Sunday, May 8 at 4 p.m.
Special Mother's Day Show!
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Grammy-winning and Emmy-nominated, Eileen Ivers is hailed as one of the great innovators and pioneers in the Celtic and World music genres, with work so boldly imaginative and virtuosic that it alters the medium. Accompanied by her energetic and impassioned band, her performances connect music, cultures, stories and emotions that tie us together.
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College of Lake County
Board of Trustees
Amanda D. Howland, J.D., Chair
Julie B. Shroka, M.A., Vice Chair
Torrie Mark Newsome, J.D., Secretary
Gerri Songer, M.A.
Matthew J. Stanton, J.D.
Robert J. Tomei, Jr., J.D.
Paul G. Virgilio, B.S., S.E., P.E.
Daniel Blaine, Student Trustee
Lori Suddick, Ed.D., President
Trustees Emeriti
Richard A. Anderson, J.D.
William M. Griffin, Ed.D.
Patricia Jones, M.Ed.
Barbara D. Oilschlager, M.Ed.
Gwethalyn J. Bronner
Executive Director
J. J. Avers
Office Manager
Leslie Baraboo
Marketing and Communications Analyst
Kim Dizzonne
Accounting Associate
Jeremy Eiden
Technical Coordinator
Peter Hansen
Technical Production Assistant
Judie Katz
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Matt McNabb
Patron Services Coordinator
Jianni Newsome
Box Office Assistant