Black Movement Dance Theatre Georgetown BMDT crosses the bridges built by its founders.
Black Movements Dance Theatre (BMDT) was founded on Georgetown's campus in the early 1980s by two distinguished African American students who had the passion and vision to express their experience to the Georgetown Community. The significance of its dance experiences over the years has created a tremendous journey for its members. BMDT's creative mode of expression has allowed the company to explo
04/17/2021
Don’t forget about our film No Fear premiering tonight at 8PM EST via our website! Follow this link and you will be promoted to our website, where you will find No Fear!
https://blackmovementsdance.com/no-fear
04/12/2021
Save the date! Under the direction of Prof. Alfreda Davis, Black Movements Dance Theater presents No Fear. This spring Prof. Davis and BMDT are proud to share a collection of works that uplift and bring our communities closer together. After the challenges our communities have faced, it is important to remember the power of unity and the need to be fearless as we step into better times. Join us on April 17th, 2021 for the premiere of No Fear via our website. We can wait to share this body of work and hope you share this special evening with all of us!
04/06/2021
Under the direction of Prof. Alfreda Davis, Black Movements Dance Theater presents No Fear. This spring Prof. Davis and BMDT are proud to share a collection of works that uplift and bring our communities closer together. After the challenges our communities have faced, it is important to remember the power of unity and the need to be fearless as we step into better times. Join us on April 17th, 2021 for the premiere of No Fear via our website. We can wait to share this body of work and hope you share this special evening with all of us!
02/15/2021
Next up in our Groundbreaker Spotlight, is the talented Geoffrey Holder.
Best known for the creation of the Dougla Ballet. Holder introduced a mixture of African and South Asian culture to a white-dominated industry. The Dougla Ballet depicts the wedding of a Dougla couple through vibrant color and dance. His work broke the norms and made its history as one of the most iconic works of dance. His work in films and music like Annie further engraved his talents into legacy and established him as Trailblazer. Geoffrey Holder's work brought representation and opened doors for those who followed in his footsteps.
02/14/2021
Up next in our Groundbreaker Spotlight, is the talented Bill Robinson. Nickednamed “Bojangles”, Bill Robinson was an American tap dancer, actor, and singer. Known for his role in The Shirley Temple movies, Bill “Bojangles” Robinson was the most highly paid Black American entertainer in America during the first half of the 20th century. His long career mirrored changes in American entertainment tastes and technology. Robinson’s soft-shoe and tap routines were widely copied by other dancers. Robinson was most known for creating new tap steps and his famous “Stair Dance.” The talent of Robinson changed the art of tap and his impact still lives on today.
02/09/2021
Throughout the month BMDT will be highlighting Black dancers and pioneers who have created legacies in their respective fields!
Today, we highlight the work and talent of the one and only Jennifer Jones! Prior to her audition, The Rockettes did not allow Black dancers in their line. In 1987, when she was 20 years old, Jones auditioned to be a Radio City Music Hall Rockette at a Rockettes Open Call. She made the cut and became the dance company's first African American Rockette in its then-62-year history. She was chosen out of 221 women who had auditioned for the 26 open spots on the coveted line. Today, Jones serves as an advocate for equal rights in the art’s community and spread awareness for Colon Cancer as a survivor.
12/05/2020
Tonight is the night! Under the direction of our Director Prof. Alfreda Davis, BMDT would like to welcome you to the wonder that is “Finding The Antidote”. The link to our short will available at 7pm!
12/03/2020
Over the course of the virtual semester, BMDT has the pleasure of creating a virtual experience for our community. "Finding The Antidote" is a short serves as a collection of BMDT's work this semester. In collaboration with Director and Professor Alfreda Davis, BMDT invites you to take part in the experience that is "Finding The Antidote".
Thank you so much to everyone that came to LEGENDS, LEADERS, WARRIORS (and Other Great Souls)! We would not be able to share our stories with you without your support. Keep an eye out for upcoming performances!
02/13/2020
Offically only ONE MORE DAY until our Black History Month Spring Concert! Get your tickets now!