Visiting Artist: Open Rehearsal, Behind the Rhythms

Join us for an intimate community gathering offering a behind-the-scenes look at a work-in-progress of "IYAguration" by KaJe Movement Collective. This informal showing invites audiences into the creative process, followed by a Q&A. Come witness, reflect, and respond as the piece evolves—with your voice as part of its foundation.

**KaJe Movement Collective will have their Jacob's Pillow premiere on August 1st**

"ÌYÁguration" is a live performance and ceremonial work adapted from KJ’s original dance film, celebrating the resilience, joy, and sisterhood of Black women across the diaspora. Blending storytelling, rhythm, and ancestral memory, this piece moves through percussive djembe, sacred songs, coiled crowns, and choreographies from West Africa to the Americas. Standing on the shoulders of the great mothers that came before us, KaJe MC ignites stages worldwide—dancing abundantly, unapologetically, and freely in the spirit.

Founded by Kara Jenelle Wade, MFA - KaJe Movement Collective is a performance ensemble of radiant artistic Sistas embodying cultural legacy, creativity, and powerful presence. Rooted in rhythms of the African diaspora, social dance, and contemporary expression, KaJe MC integrates spoken word, musical composition, and cinematic visuals to evoke, educate, and represent our culture as the global majority. Our choreographies honor the impact of Black histories, the vibrancy of Black joy, and the urgency of liberation.