AfroSolo Joins CounterPULSE To Present AMPEY! 11/5-8

AfroSolo proudly joins CounterPULSE in presenting dancer Adia Whitaker in Ampey!, a fascinating work that explores ancestral roots, African American pride, personal growth and discovery.

The work is based on the joy, excitement and anticipation of Whitaker's visiting Africa for the first time. Through riveting dance, theatre, music and video Whitaker explores her connection to Africa.

After teaching African Diaspora inspired "Neo-Folkloric" dance & music across the U.S. for 11 years, Adia felt it was time to explore the connections between her African roots and her African American culture and embarked on a trip to Ghana.

This new work plays on the metaphor of ampey, a rhythmic competition game in Ghana in which two opponents try to catch each other off-guard. Through riveting ensemble dance, music and media, Whitaker explores her connection to Africa.

She will share the evening with three other artists.

Adia was photographed by Jaecyne Howell.

Ampey! is part of Counter Pulse's 2009 Performing Diaspora, a festival, residency, and commissioning program designed to support artists who are deeply rooted in traditional dance forms, yet seek to innovate within those traditions. Through all of its programs, CounterPULSE combines a high level of professionalism with a supportive, artist-centered process, empowering artists to produce innovative work and foster dialogue with a diverse community. For more info about Ampey! or CounterPULSE visit counterpulse.org

When: Thursday - Sunday, November 5 - 8 
Where: CounterPULSE, 1310 Mission St., SF
Time: All shows 8pm
Cost: $15-25 pre-sale, $18-25 at the door
Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/80211 or call 415-626-2060