Kwame Azalius Ross

Guest Artists

Artist, Musician, Choreographer, Director, As a performer he has worked with Africa 1 Dance Theater, Children of Dahomey, Viva Brazil, Forces of Nature, Song and Dance Company of Mozambique, the National Dance Theater of Nigeria, and Urban Bush Women. His leadership spans as former Associate Artistic Director of Urban Bush Women, to former Cultural Ambassador of Egypt, to presently, Founder and Artistic Director of KAR Dance Project. Mr. Ross has been commissioned by numerous organizations Long Island University, Florida A&M University, Tulane University, Lincoln Center Festival, Carnegie Hall, St. Marks Church Dance Project, Riverside Church, Cutno Artist Group, and Cairo Opera House Modern Dance Theater.

Kwame A. Ross' work is based on the belief that every soul can express itself, when given the moment and platform to voice their opinion. It is his intention to provide such platforms for expression for freedom of mind, body and spirit. Mr. Ross has studied extensively in four continents, giving a dialogue of expression of unlimited expression.

Upcoming Events:

Family Weekend Dance Concert

Dance Concert

Featuring works in progress by guest artists Kwame Ross & Michael Wimberly and by Kendra Portier and choreography by student choreographers and Bates dance clubs.

Saturday October 2 at 12 noon
Sunday October 3 at 12 noon
Free and open to the public

Schaeffer Theater

Fall Dance Concert

Dance Concert

Featuring finished works by guest artists Kwame Ross & Michael Wimberly, by Kendra Portier and by faculty choreographers Rachel Boggia, Debi Irons, and Carol Dilley
Saturday November 12 at 5:00
Sunday November 13 at 2:00
Monday November 14 at 7:30

For more information on guest choreographers please visit Guest Artists.

Reservations at Schaeffer Theater. Tickets are $6/$3/ free for Bates students.