Over the years, jones has created more than 140 works for the. Jones revolutionized modern dance through the company he founded in 1982 with his partner arnie zane, who later died of aidsrelated lymphoma. Dance premieres from boris charmatz, bill t jones, and more. Bill jones started his working life as a journalist with various northern provincial newspapers. Jones is proud to have contributed to continuous replay. A good man is a coproduction of a good man film llc, kartemquin films, independent television service itvs, thirteens american masters for. The photography of arnie zane, published by mit press in 1999. In the early 80s he joined granada television in manchester where he worked on literally hundreds of documentaries for the bbc, itv, channel 4 and many others including an awardwinning film about the contents of frank sinatras coffin before embarking on a writing career after almost three.
The transcendent artistry of a legendary dancer, four decades. After a brief warmup, dancers dive into generating movement, working collaboratively, and familiarizing. Jones in dance poses to create a poem in picture book form. Dance premieres from boris charmatz, bill t jones, and. The company has also spent creative time at the pillow, developing part of last supper at uncle toms cabin during a 1990 residency.
The transcendent artistry of a legendary dancer, four. The company has since drawn international acclaim, performing in more than 200 cities in. Jones is recognized for his contributions as a dancer and choreographer. Both explore the trajectory of briggss life, which descended from promise as a dancer, model and songwriter to involvement with drugs and prostitution, an aids diagnosis and. Jones discusses philosophy and his art esther zuckerman 12. A good man is a coproduction of a good man film llc, kartemquin films, independent television service itvs, thirteens american masters for wnet, and media process group, with. In this interview for project humanities, bill t jones talks about how ideas and knowledge can open your world and help us understand what it means. Interesting book that introduces kids to the world of dance, through a dancers eyes. Jones was the 10th of 12 children of migrant farmworkers.
Jonesarnie zane dance company was born out of an 11year collaboration between bill t. An improvised piece they call the red circle and the blue curtain, so extraordinary it had to be shared. The company has performed worldwide in over 200 cities in. Jonesarnie zane company was born in 1982 out of an 11year collaboration between bill t.
Joness words and susan kuklins photographs are simple but they are stunning. Each work is its own problem, and thats another way of saying one must find different ways into the work, and different ways to actually do what i call negotiate the distance from the inner world. Jones is a beauty shop guy is the eleven book in the junie b. They love the photos and together we create a dance with small and whole body moves, stretches, lines and curves, jumping while making shapes in the air, ensemble and solo, etc. Jones s words and susan kuklins photographs are simple but they are stunning. He was educated at pembroke college, cambridge where he was taught by david starkey. Jonesarnie zane companys analogy trilogy, a work based on oral histories that jones conducted. Filled with photographs, this book shows dancer bill t. Jones was born in reading, england, in 1981 to welsh parents. Jones is very tall and his late partner arnie zane was not. The martha graham dance company was performing upstairs, bill t. Jones arnie zane dance company, and executive artistic director of new york live arts. Bill t jones is a contradiction, and you get the feeling he likes it like that.
Schuberts winterreise paints bleak landscape for bill t. Jonesarnie zane dance company is an american dance company based out of harlem in new york city. Founded as a multicultural ensemble in 1982, the company was born of an elevenyear artistic collaboration between bill t. Jones before the senate committee on education and labor in behalf of the rights of american citizens, and in opposition to the blair sunday bill. Jones arnie zane dance company was formed as a multicultural dance company in 1982 and if you were fortunate enough to see their work at that time, you witnessed a company that was not only multicultural, but one which broke all the stereotype rules about dancer body types. To the extent that any words can convey the experience of dance, jones does so here, eloquently and with disarming honesty. Jonesarnie zane dance company was formed as a multicultural dance company in 1982 and if you were fortunate enough to see their work at that time, you witnessed a company that was not only multicultural, but one which broke all the stereotype rules about dancer body types. Jones and arnie zane can be found in body against body. Jones, right, and bjorn amelan found a second chapter in love after both losing their longterm partners. Each part reveals jones ongoing exploration of how text, storytelling, and movement pull and push against each other as the performers move seamlessly between dancing, speaking, and singing.
Jones is most identified with arnie zane, with whom he cofounded bill t. Modern yet wry, gorgeously danced and at times discordant, bill t. Apr 04, 2011 in this interview for project humanities, bill t jones talks about how ideas and knowledge can open your world and help us understand what it means to be human. With little words and a lot of body movement, bill t. Jones artistic directorcofounderchoreographer, a multitalented artist. Jones is artistic director of new york live arts, the companys home in manhattan, whose activities encompass an annual presenting season together with allied education programming and services for artists. Renowned for provocative performances that blend an eclectic mix of modern and traditional dance, mr. Jonesarnie zane dance company, and executive artistic director of new york live arts. Jonesarnie zane dance company, is a multitalented artist, choreographer, dancer, theater director and writer who has received major honors ranging from the 20 national medal of arts to a 1994 macarthur genius award and kennedy center honors in 2010. Jonesarnie zane dance company perform as jones reads his oneminute works at the premiere of storytime. Looking ahead to the future of modern dance with bill t.
Jones series by barbara park, and illustrated by denise brunkus. Daniel jones born 27 july 1981 is a british historian, tv presenter and journalist. Jones celebrates the 30th anniversary of the bill t. Jones, byname of william tass jones, born february 15, 1952, bunnell, florida, u. The argument is enlarged to what it would have been without senator blairs interruptions, objections, and counterarguments, and is accompanied with. He was educated at the royal latin school, a state grammar school in buckingham, before. As the companys artistic director and choreographer, jones has created more than 140 works, and in 2011, merged his company with new yorks historical dance theater workshop to create new york live arts. Joness memoir, last night on earth, was published by pantheon books in 1995. Jones arnie zane dance company story time founded as a multicultural ensemble in 1982, the company was born of an elevenyear artistic collaboration between bill t.
Jones and arnie zane, the company made its debut performance at the brooklyn academy of music with the world premiere of intuitive momentum with lauded drummer max roach. Jones and ted fellows joshua roman and somi didnt know exactly what was going to happen when they took the stage at ted2015. Elizabeth kaye, new york times 1994 all this time, people have been complaining about bill t jones, or praising. During this time, they redefined the duet form and foreshadowed issues of identity, form and social commentary that would change the face of american dance.
Tramontane, with antonio brown click to enlarge but jones is not a journalist or a historian, and his artworks are not reportage. Jones the muchlaureled 64yearold choreographer, director, dancer and writer discusses his lifes work and performs poses from his 1983 solo work, 21. Jonesarnie zane dance companys storytime, performed last weekend at berkeleys zellerbach hall, is a dancetheater roller. Jonesarnie zane dance company jones was the 10th of 12 children of migrant farmworkers. In it jones states that america is the king of the north. See which new books our editors chose as this months favorites for kids of all ages. Jones, written by john rockwell, was presented in 2010 when jones was bestowed with the kennedy center honors. Jones arnie zane dance company is an american dance company based out of harlem in new york city. Jonesarnie zane company, founded in 1982, was born out of an 11year collaboration between bill t. The renowned company returns to the joyce to perform two pieces from the bill t. Linda davidsonthe washington post by sarah kaufman august. For experienced and professional dancers with an interest in collaboration janet wong, the associate artistic director of the bill t.
Jones 1 1952 dancer, choreographer fell in love with dance 2 created heartening dances 3 blended life with art 4 selected works 5 sources 6 bill t. Jones arnie zane dance companys storytime, performed last weekend at berkeleys zellerbach hall, is a dance theater roller. Jones had always had a strong interest in dance and has shared it with the world through his performances. Although a t jones is not considered an sda pioneer nevertheless his work is import enough to give it a place here. Jones and arnie zane, published by station hill press in 1989. His company premieres its latest work, storytime, next month. During this time, they redefined the duet form and. Like the dance work, storytime the book is filled with telling vignettesabout joness childhood as part of a large, poor. Jones 7 is one of americas premiere choreographers and dancers. Through his choreography, there were always dances produced by him that contained strong themes to which a lot can be related towards society. Jones is an innovative dancer and choreographer whose most famous works have been based on a loving partnership and the pain of loss. Jones, artistic director of new york live arts and artistic directorcofounder of the bill t.
The following essay on the life and achievements of bill t. May 30, 20 this season, dancer and choreographer bill t. Hyperion books published dance, a childrens book written by bill t. Jones s nephew, lance briggs, is the subject of two works performed by the bill t. His parents moved from rural florida when he was three years old, and he grew up in wayland, new york, just south of rochester. Jones and the late arnie zane 19481988, appearing multiple times at the pillow since its debut engagement in 1989. The company they founded in 1982, the bill t jonesarnie zane company, still bears his late partners name. Joness piece stillhere, and the trend towards victim art in the nineties. Dance celebrates the exhilaration, joy and magic of movement. Jones arnie zane dance company, analogylance 2016 and letter to my nephew 2017. Oct 26, 2011 the following essay on the life and achievements of bill t.
A very simple book that uses words and photographs of bill t. Jun 11, 2004 bill t the initial t, he says, is his real middle name jones was born in bunnell, florida on february 15 1952, one of 12 children born to gus jones and estella nee edwards, both rural. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their twitter handles. The reader is cautioned about the book the eastern question below. They just knew they wanted to offer the audience an opportunity to witness creative collaboration in action. Jun, 1982 the martha graham dance company was performing upstairs, bill t. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Use for picturebook hours, programs introducing dance, and any opportunity to share a beautiful book with children.
Jones creates works that challenge us to confront tough subjects and inspire us to greater heights. Jonesarnie zane dance company with his partner arnie zane. African american literature book club celebrating our literary legacy since 1997 black literature is for everyone african american literature book club. Jonesarnie zane dance company, leads this indepth exploration of the movement material and creative structures used to create this seasons a rite. In doing this, the work appeals more to the viewer as it is a dance created with intent.
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