nanibu: In Grief & Sorrow
nanibu: In Grief & Sorrow is a visual representation of openness, tenacity and integrity. The solo’s goal is to portray a narrative of how we view royalty versus how royalty views themselves. The character nanibu is a visual representation of how said people portray external elegance though they are internally distressed. It was created in an effort to allow the imagination an opportunity to run wild.
2020
Concept and direction
Imani Gaudin
Performance by
Imani Gaudin, Codelia King
Music
Slave Ship by Lupe Fiasco, Performed by Rosy Timms; Direito Di Nasce by Cesária Evora
Costumes
Imani Gaudin
Video Credits
Makenna Finch
Special thanks to T2 Versatility Dance Festival, Battery Dance Festival, Movement Research at the Judson Church, the Artist of Color Council, Emergence Dance Festival, FUSA Dance Festival, and to Supper Club Dance for presenting this work!
“nanibu is closer to me than I originally believed; in fact I think she is a reflection of my past, manifesting through my current soul cycle’s passion.”
