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MultiTRaC Winter 2003
"AfroSocialiteLifeDiva" Enter stage left, a mass of entangled bodies so intricately conjoined, it's hard to tell where one begins and the other ends. This is the opening image of Cynthia Oliver's AfroSocialiteLifeDiva. AfroSocialiteLifeDiva is the story of women, especially the dual role women have as provider and dependent to each other. Oliver uses the many relationships women have with one another to illustrate a cycle of dependency. AfrosocialiteLifeDiva is an unapologetic celebration of women and their strength. The piece is performed under vivacious fiery lighting which embodies the them of strength. There is also a very "earthy" vibe to the music accompanying the dance, filled with banging, thumping, twanging sounds. Spoken word accompanies the whole performance and varies from women's shrill screaming to a very maternal soothing voice. The words being spoken are affirmations of the strength of women and serve to empower the female sex. The dancing is often seemingly chaotic with women spontaneously gyrating and jumping; however it always concludes with extreme uniformity. AfroSocialiteLifeDiva is the story of the struggle of women and how they persevere through their trials and tribulations through the relationships they form with one another. It shows the bond they have developed because of the struggle and demonstrates why they will always persevere. Women are all a part of a "sisterhood." Although it isn't invincible, it has an uncanny ability to regenerate itself. When the dynamic of one relationship changes within this "sisterhood," its impact has a ripple effect. When one pillar dies or is unable to perform her duties due to old age or sickness, there is always another waiting to grab hold of the reins and steer that group in a new direction. Death begets life and a new course, there is never an end. The struggle will never be able to topple the union of the sisterhood, it only serves to make it stronger. Enter stage left, a mass of entangled bodies so intricately conjoined, it's hard to tell where one begins and the other ends. This is the opening image of Cynthia Oliver's AfroSocialiteLifeDiva. AfroSocialiteLifeDiva is the story of women, especially the dual role women have as provider and dependent to each other. Oliver uses the many relationships women have with one another to illustrate a cycle of dependency. AfrosocialiteLifeDiva is an unapologetic celebration of women and their strength. The piece is performed under vivacious fiery lighting which embodies the them of strength. There is also a very "earthy" vibe to the music accompanying the dance, filled with banging, thumping, twanging sounds. Spoken word accompanies the whole performance and varies from women's shrill screaming to a very maternal soothing voice. The words being spoken are affirmations of the strength of women and serve to empower the female sex. The dancing is often seemingly chaotic with women spontaneously gyrating and jumping; however it always concludes with extreme uniformity. AfroSocialiteLifeDiva is the story of the struggle of women and how they persevere through their trials and tribulations through the relationships they form with one another. It shows the bond they have developed because of the struggle and demonstrates why they will always persevere. Women are all a part of a "sisterhood." Although it isn't invincible, it has an uncanny ability to regenerate itself. When the dynamic of one relationship changes within this "sisterhood," its impact has a ripple effect. When one pillar dies or is unable to perform her duties due to old age or sickness, there is always another waiting to grab hold of the reins and steer that group in a new direction. Death begets life and a new course, there is never an end. The struggle will never be able to topple the union of the sisterhood, it only serves to make it stronger.
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