Vermont
Profile Type: Artist
NEFA Grant Recipient
Artist
Christal Brown/INSPIRIT

What we ask of flesh is a physical examination of the capacity of human life.  I have been in dialogue with this idea for four years through a series of works entitled; What We Ask of Flesh: Endurance (Elon University 2019)  What We Ask of Flesh: Journey (Keene State 2019) What We Ask of Flesh: Compassion (Middlebury College 2018) What We Ask of Flesh: Understanding (Boston Dance Complex 2018) What We Ask of Flesh: Survival (EMIA 2017). Full work to premier at Flynn Space in Burlington, VTWhat we ask of flesh is a physical examination of the capacity of human life.  I have been in dialogue with this idea for four years through a series of works entitled; What We Ask of Flesh: Endurance (Elon University 2019)  What We Ask of Flesh: Journey (Keene State 2019) What We Ask of Flesh: Compassion (Middlebury College 2018) What We Ask of Flesh: Understanding (Boston Dance Complex 2018) What We Ask of Flesh: Survival (EMIA 2017). Full work to premier at Flynn Space in Burlington, VT
 

 

 

Website: 
http://christalbrown.com
Additional Links: 
Somewhere in a Memory
Performed at Joes Pub, excerpt from The Life Cycle Series
The Opulence of Integrity
all male cast embodying the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali
Whispers, Secrets, and Silent Screams
Work created for The Earl Mosely Institute for the Arts

I Have Worked With

  • Bates Dance Festival
    July 2017

    DanceNOW: Christal Brown & INSPIRIT 

    A talk back with the artists follow the concerts.
  • The Dance Complex
    April 2017

    Inspired by the life and legend of Muhammad Ali, the performance incorporates elements of boxing, hip hop, martial arts, and modern dance to an original sound score by Farai Malianga, and include artistic exploration with the Boston dance community. Students from Boston Arts Academy, Brookline High School and Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School will showcase their work prior to each The Opulence of Integrity performance, presented on Friday, March 31, 8 PM; Saturday, April 1, 8 PM; and Sunday, April 2, 7 PM. A post-show dialogue on Friday, March 31 will be facilitated by dancer/choreographer, Aysha Upchurch, and a pre-show dialogue beginning at 7:15 on Saturday, April 1 will be facilitated by Mila Thigpen, dancer/choreographer and faculty at Cambridge Rindge and Latin.
  • Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
    April 2017

    Student matinee series, Universit of Vermont masterclass and performances at The Flynn Space

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Contact Information

First Name: 
Christal
Job Title/Position: 
Choreographer/ Professor
Mailing Address: 
211 Cottage Lane
Middlebury, VT 05753
Physical Address: 
211 Cottage Lane
Middlebury, VT 05753
Last Name: 
Brown

About

Profile Type: 
Artist
Primary Discipline: 
Dance - Modern / Contemporary
Additional Disciplines: 
Dance - Modern / Contemporary
Literary Arts - Spoken Word
Multi-Disciplinary
Year Founded: 
2005
Populations Served: 
Adults
General Public
School Groups
Youth-At-Risk
Legal Status: 
Nonprofit - Independent
Institution/Business Type: 
Performing Groups
Activities and Services: 
Creation of a Work of Art (Including Commissions)
Curriculum Development
Performance / Concert / Reading
Residency - Community
Residency - In School
Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class
Events Per Year: 
10
Seasons Active: 
Spring
Fall
Winter
Geographic Reach: 
Multi-State Region
International

Affiliations and Accomplishments

Professional Associations: 
International Association of Blacks in Dance
Fractured Atlas
Education: 
BFA UNCG and MFA, Long Island University
Awards: 
Distinguished Alumni UNCG
Rebecca Blunk Fund
I am a NEFA Grant Recipient

I am a Touring Artist

I am NEST eligible
Technical Requirements: 
Flexible
Fee Range Minimum: 
$500
Fee Range Maximum: 
$12,000
State of Residence: 
Vermont
Minimum Number of Performers: 
1
Maximum Number of Performers: 
7

I am a Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings: 
Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
Community Site / Center
Corporate Business
School / University
Subject Areas: 
Arts Integration - English Language / Literacy
Arts Integration - History and Social Science
Ages Served: 
Elementary School-age
Middle School-age
High School-age
College-Age
Adults
Certifications / Training: 
The Leadership Program
Gyrotonics
Fee Range Minimum: 
$250
Fee Range Maximum: 
$1,000