Nearly Sighted

(Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance, 2017)

A performer is dancing in front of a projection screen with a blue design; their left leg is up and bent and their arms are in motion.
The performer has their arms crossed around them in a self-hug and their right leg extended in front of a green design.
The performer has their arms making a large rectangular frame in front of a blue background.
The performer's hair is flying, with their right arm extended straight away and face looking towards the floor.

About

In Nearly Sighted Kayla commissioned 4 collaboratively created solos from 5 Black women artists- Nia Love, Christal Brown, Crystal Davis, Jaimé Dzandu, Francine Ott. Though there were no limits to what they should make their work about, some of the themes ended up being about a quest to find grace for self and the times in life we need to get in the mud/get dirty.

Kayla is looking towards the camera with her hand out in front of her face and fingers spread open.
A project collaborator is seated on a chair with one finger pointing towards the ceiling.
Six project collaborators are gathered and are smiling at the camera.
Kayla is seated in a chair and side-view to the camera; she is in front of a projected eye chart.

Credits 

Conceived and Directed by: Kayla Hamilton

Choreography by: Nia Love, Christal Brown, Crystal Davis, Jaime Dzandu, Francine Ott

Performed by: Kayla Hamilton

Rehearsal Director: Samantha Spies

Dramaturg: Shawn Rene Graham

Projection Design: Dean Temple, Alex Temple and Sammie Amachree

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