Rejoice! is a Portland-based contemporary dance ensemble led by the bold vision and artistic direction of Oluyinka Akinjiola. Inspired by the folklore of the great African diaspora, Rejoice’s performance repertoire boldly weaves stories of adversity and hope, captivating audiences with their outspoken calls for social change.
 


A MidSummer Night at the Savoy
November 2nd-4th, 2018
Preview : November 1st
Portland Playhouse

Four choreographers, one story-line, plus a community ensemble will bring the energy of Harlem to Portland through a distinctive production examining spaces that allowed African American arts to flourish and marinade in US history. Imagine Shakespeare’s A Midnight Summer Night’s Dream as a poetic through line with a recreated set of the Savoy Ballroom, the first integrated ballroom in the country and an artistic incubator in Harlem.  Experience this twist on Shakespeare and the contributions of artists of color throughout history. Funding and support from the Regional Arts and Culture Council and Multnomah County Cultural Coalition
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Calling All Performers: Dancers, Actors, Singers, Writers! Not one yet but want to be?  No Audition Necessary
Join Rejoice! for a new cycle of the Community Ensemble program. Ensemble participants will perform in A Midsummer Night at the Savoy. 
Did you or your family migrate from the South, New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, St. Louis?  Do you identify as black, brown, a person of color? This is the opportunity and community for you. All disciplines of artists are invited to join the choreographic process of RDDT’s new production. Space is limited. 
Send you application to: community.rejoicediasporadance@gmail.com
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​Rejoice! is fiscally sponsored by Fractured Atlas. Rejoice! is committed to bringing high artistic quality to the Portland Community and beyond. Every donations makes a difference.