Ford Signature Series pairs Urban Bush Women with CONTRA-TIEMPO for a one-of-a-kind dance experience

Brooklyn-based dance company Urban Bush Women shares the outdoor stage with urban Latin dance theater company CONTRA-TIEMPO for a dance evening under the stars inspired by Coltrane and Frida Kahlo.
By: Ford Theatres
 
 
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LOS ANGELES - Aug. 3, 2016 - PRLog -- The Ford Signature Series pairs Brooklyn, New York-based dance company Urban Bush Women with Los Angeles-based urban Latin dance theater company CONTRA-TIEMPO for a one-of-a-kind evening of dance under the stars. UBW performs the West Coast premiere of their newest work, Walking with 'Trane, inspired by the musical life and spiritual journey of innovative jazz great John Coltrane. Featuring experimental movement and an original soundscape, Walking with 'Trane is conceived of as an album, offering a Side A (with guest DJ) and Side B (with live pianist). CONTRA-TIEMPO gets the evening started with She Who: Frida, Mami & Me, a new work inspired by the life and mythology of Frida Kahlo and Nigerian deity Mami Wata. Former UBW company member Mariani Forté choreographs.

This program is made possible through the generous support of Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl. Original program created with support from former Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky. Proceeds from the Signature Series benefit the Ford Theatre Foundation (http://fordtheatres.org/en/support/friend), which supports programs at the Ford Theatres in Hollywood and throughout Los Angeles County.

The Ford is located at 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Hollywood, CA 90068, just off the 101 Hollywood Freeway between Hollywood and Universal Studios in the Cahuenga Pass. The grounds open two hours before show time for picnicking. The Ford offers a number of dining options: a variety of food and beverages is available on site. Patrons are also welcome to bring their own food and drink. The Ford is disabled accessible. Portable wireless listening devices are available upon request. Dress warmly for outdoor seating.

Parking at the Ford is stacked and costs $5-$10 per vehicle for evening performances. New off-site parking location: a FREE shuttle services the parking structure located at 1710 N. Cherokee Avenue in Hollywood. Parking is $10 for Ford patrons. Shuttle departures begin two hours before show time and reservations are required. Metro riders: a FREE shuttle picks up from the Universal City/Studio City Metro Station (3913 Lankershim Blvd, Studio City 91604). The shuttle, which cycles every 20 minutes, stops in the "kiss and ride" area."

'Ford Signature Series:Urban Bush Women and CONTRA-TIEMPO'takes place on Saturday, Aug. 27 at 8 p.m. Ticket prices are $30, $50 and $70.  For more information and to purchase tickets, go to FordTheatres.org (http://www.fordtheatres.org/) or call 323 461-3673 (for non-visual media 323-GO-1-FORD). To learn about discounts for groups of 10 or more, please visit FordTheatres.org (http://www.fordtheatres.org/).

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