Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE, A Dance Company: Grace

FREE virtual reservations can be made below, and there is also the option to add a donation to support the Lied Center.

Founded by Ronald K. Brown in 1985 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Evidence, A Dance Company focuses on the seamless integration of traditional African dance with contemporary choreography and spoken word. Through work, Evidence provides a unique view of human struggles, tragedies, and triumphs. Brown uses movement as a way to reinforce the importance of community in African American culture and to acquaint audiences with the beauty of traditional African forms and rhythms.

Originally choreographed for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre in 1999, Grace became a part of the EVIDENCE repertory in 2004. Grace weaves the story of a Goddess’ journey to Earth to spread grace among humans, ultimately welcoming them to heaven.

This special virtual performance is supported by the Lied Center Dance Circle donors Priscilla C. Grew, Brent & Robin Korte, and Steve Wake, and MOSAIC Circle donors Priscilla C. Grew, Dr. Colleen Jones, Cheyenne & Hector Santiago, Rhonda Seacrest, and Art & Chris Zygielbaum, along with support from the Sheila Delaney Griffin Lied Endowment Fund.

Join us on the stream after the performance for a discussion and Q&A session with Ronald K. Brown, Founder and Artistic Director of EVIDENCE, A Dance Company and Professor Susan Ourada, Associate Professor and Director of Dance Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Brown and Ourada will discuss the performance of Grace, the work and process of EVIDENCE, A Dance Company, and take questions from the virtual audience.