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Press

"He shows us that what is simple can be miraculous...I think that is choreographic genius, really - making the next movement seem inevitable, revealing the virtuosity of the basics, and uncovering interesting stories in repetition."

Christine Jowers,The Dance Enthusiast
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"Brian Brooks Moving Company is a perpetual motion machine...Yes to virtuosity with edge.'"

Eva Yaa Asantewaa, Infinite Body
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"The effect is of particle colliding and ricocheting within structural confines, and it's an impressive demonstration of Mr. Brook's ability to spin new combinations out of a single idea"

Roslyn Sulcas,The New York Times


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Description

The Brian Brooks Moving Company has been presented throughout the US, Asia and Europe since 2002. In its hometown of New York City, the group has been presented by organizations including Lincoln Center, Symphony Space, Central Park Summerstage and the 92nd Street Y Harkness Festival. National tours have included...
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Brian Brooks Biography

Brian Brooks (Choreographer), originally from Hingham, MA, moved to New York City in 1994. He has since danced with choreographers including Eun-Me Ahn, Christopher Williams and for three years with Elizabeth Streb. Brooks was a co-founder and managing director of WAX (the Williamsburg Art neXus), an arts facility in Brooklyn, from 1999-2004. He has been
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Repertory

 

BIG CITY (Work-in-progress) Awarded 12/13 NDP Production Grant!


Affected by the physical and emotional destruction that takes over nations, communities and individuals, BIG CITY looks at the inevitable rebuilding that follows – of people putting things back together. The 40-minute piece for 7 dancers will feature an architectural set design...>more info


MOTOR


Spanning the distance from the back of the stage out to the farthest walls of the theater, hundreds of sky blue cables expand to create a tunnel-like space over both audience and performers in the 40-minute dance MOTOR...>more info


DESCENT


Descrtiption coming soon...


I'm Going to Explode


Brian Brooks explores the body’s use of force within articulated spaces, both in relation to one’s surroundings and within the relative space defined by one’s own body. He juxtaposes the tension of working within confined spaces against the relief of breaking out of them...>more info


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Website: Brian Brooks Moving Company

 

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Brian Brooks Moving Company, MOTOR, Photo by Christopher Duggan   Brian Brooks Moving Company, MOTOR, Photo by Christopher Duggan   Brian Brooks Moving Company, DESCENT, Photo by Christopher Duggan   Brian Brooks Moving Company, DESCENT, Photo by Christopher Duggan   Brian Brooks Moving Company, DESCENT, Photo by Christopher Duggan    

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2011/2012 Tour Dates

Tues & Wed, Sept 13 & 14, 2011 Rutgers University New Brunskwick, NJ
Fri, Nov 4 Zoellner Arts Center, Lehigh University
MOTOR & Descent
Bethlehem, PA
Th, Nov 17 NCSU, Center Stage
MOTOR & Descent
Raleigh, NC
Fri & Sat, Jan 13 & 14, 2012 Florida Dance Association
MOTOR & Descent
Miami, FL
Fri & Sat, Jan 20 & 21 Edison Theatre
MOTOR & Descent
St. Louis, MO
Fri & Sat, Mar 30 & 31 DANCEWorks
Premiere BIG CITY
Santa Barbara, CA
     
     
 
   
       
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