Respect! DanceFest Weekly with Ibrah
Description
SFIHHDF Founder Micaya and Board member Brandy Beazley talk to esteemed dance artists from around the world. Topics include performances in the SFIHHDF, choreography, artistry, challenges of being a dance professional, and other dance related themes.
Guest Ibrah Silas Jackson is a dancer, director, and choreographer from Rotterdam with roots in Uganda. His creations are grounded in hip-hop culture, but he has also gained knowledge of modern, funky, and African cultural styles. Ibrah is a dancer with bands such as Ghetto Funk Collective and has danced in pieces by renowned choreographers such as Ruben Chi and Donna Chittick. He has also created several short films and music videos as a director and writer, and began choreographing theater pieces in 2021. He often bases his work on childhood experiences, and masculinity plays a significant role in his work.
United States
