By A’Keitha Carey
Jaruam Xavier. Photo by Karen Johnstone’s Motiontography.
Kieron shared the first time he saw Jaruam perform “Ori” at The University of Iowa where Jaruam is a graduate student, and how he was immediately intrigued by Jaruam’s physical prowess and the context of the piece. They discussed the premise of the work which focuses on the seven sketches and the similarities between Brazilian Candomblé and the Orisha’s in Trinidad. Together, a partnership was developed. Kieron offered his insight, helping him abstract elements of the work and assisting with choreographic sequencing.
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