Hiplet Ballerinas: Act I

Act 1: “The Journey, The Evolution”

"As an African American man in Ballet, Homer Hans Bryant has always been ahead of his time. See this artistic depiction of The Dream, The Struggle, and The Evolution of Hiplet".

Film: “My Journey from Ballet to Hiplet” by Homer Hans Bryant
 

“The Dream”

Choreography by Taylor Edwards
Music by: Camille Saint-Saëns

“The Dream” is an original piece choreographed for the HUMAN | MOTHER | BLACK Exhibit by Artist, Ashley Jan. 

“Be Free”

Choreography by Taylor Edwards
Music by Aretha Franklin, a remix

"It’s Hiplet” 

Choreography by Homer Hans Bryant
Music by Fernando Jones and Homer Hans Bryant with the voice of Homer Hans Bryant 

Film: Interview with Homer Hans Bryant, the creator of Hiplet
 

“Rhythm The Soul of Life” 

Choreography by Homer Bryant, William Gill, Cameryn Stevens, and others
Music by Phil Cochran and Legacy, A-Star, DJ Micks

Rhythm, The Soul of Life, premiered in 1994 with the original Bryant Ballet Company. The roots of Hiplet began with the Bryant Ballet company in the 1990s. “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 Bellvié, Trevon Lawrence, and Imani Sailers
Music by 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.

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