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Breakin’Bricks Inspired by the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

byBallet Herald News Desk
October 12, 2021
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Breakin'Bricks Inspired by the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

Breakin’Bricks Inspired by the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, the city’s ballet company will premiere Breakin’Bricks by renowned choreographer Jennifer Archibald.

The anticipated multimedia production appears on the next double bill program of Tulsa Ballet’s 2021-2022 Season along with Ma Cong’s Flight of Fancy. Complementary to the world-class dancing, Breakin’Bricks will incorporate footage of Archibald’s conversations with descendants of survivors of one of the United States most significant historical events.

“Our commitment to the community goes beyond the presentation of dance. We have an obligation to present, without passing judgement or necessarily offering a solution, works that are pertinent to the cultural issues of the past and present. We are a Tulsa cultural institution and it's unthinkable that we don't use our platform to reflect on the most transformational event of the past 100 years for our community, and how it has affected our lives in the present. All that in the hopes to learn a number of lessons that will positively shape our future.”
Marcello Angelini
Marcello Angelini
Artistic Director of Tulsa Ballet
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Breakin'Bricks by Jennifer Archibald

Archibald expresses:

“Breakin’Bricks will open the doors for Tulsans to interrogate societal practices that do harm and hinder. It invites them to invest in the future by imagining a Tulsa that does not perpetuate racial divide, inequity or oppression, and rather actively works toward the development of an equitable field for all.

In the research process, I found the conversation with members of the community gave me a deeper understanding of the city and its citizens… There was a significant shift in my creative process while interviewing Tulsans from different cultural backgrounds. Their voices are the spine of the work.

For me, Breakin’Bricks is about breaking down walls between people in a segmented society. The title is about awareness, rebuilding and finding communal support.”

Tulsa Ballet Performances ⤞

Despite the international and racial diversity present in Oklahoma’s capital city, Tulsa Ballet recognized that they are lacking in black dance artists. A worldwide call ultimately led to the engagement of seven black dance artists – who have performed with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Ballet Memphis, and BalletMet, among others – who collaborated in the creation of Breakin’Bricks. 

Featured Photo for Breakin’Bricks of Jared Brunson and Rachael Parini; photo by Jeremy Charles; courtesy of Tulsa Ballet.

Tags: Breakin'BricksJennifer ArchibaldTulsa BalletTulsa Ballet 2021-2022 Season
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