Shamel Pitts | TRIBE: Touch of RED
Shamel Pitts | TRIBE, Touch of RED. Photo by Alex Apt. Courtesy of the artist.
Shamel Pitts | TRIBE, Touch of RED. Photo by The Adeboye Brothers. Courtesy of the artist.
Shamel Pitts | TRIBE, Touch of RED. Photo by The Adeboye Brothers. Courtesy of the artist.
Shamel Pitts | TRIBE, Touch of RED. Photo by The Adeboye Brothers. Courtesy of the artist.
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“Virtuosic and unrelenting” —LA Dance Chronicle
Two fighters step into the ring. Instead of sparring, they perform an intimate duet of strength and softness. Fueled by boxing footwork, nightclub rituals, and the expressive Gaga movement technique, Touch of RED upends perceptions of Black masculinity. Audience members are seated onstage (with scenic design by MacArthur Fellow Mimi Lien) for an up-close view of a gladiatorial exchange that ultimately yields compassion and reconciliation. This is the second performance in the Walker’s three-year engagement with choreographer Shamel Pitts, following his 2024 presentation of BLACK HOLE.
Copresented with Northrop.
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In honor of Dale Schatzlein (1948–2006) and his important work in dance and jazz in the Twin Cities, support is provided by Emily Maltz.
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