On Saturday, January 14, in honor of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Restoration Dance Theatre Company presented, “Lights, Camera, Movement” at Long Island University’s Kumble Theatre.

Through ten dance performances, the company of 14 young dancers gave homage to Dr. King, a man who championed freedom, opportunity and justice. His vision of America is captured in his message of hope and possibility for a future anchored in dignity, sensitivity and mutual respect—a message that challenges each of us to recognize that America’s strength lies in its diversity of voices and expression.

Saturday’s production was supported in part by the ChoreoQuest Mentoring Initiative, a project of the Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation Center for Arts and Culture that provides residencies for emerging and veteran choreographers and dance companies.

Choreographers:

Lindia Dugué, ChoreoQuest Associate Artistic Director

Karen Thornton-Daniels, Restoration Dance Theatre Artistic Director

Niles Ford

Obediah Wright

Dellwyn Gilkes

Ronald K. Brown

Nathan Trice

Germaul Barnes

Restoration Dance Theatre Company and Apprentices:

Kiyana Clarke

Kishana Flenory

Thea Nicole Grier

Shaniya Hyndman

Tamara Jolly

Noel Richard Lee Kelly

Qahirah Symone Kibler

Diamond Qiana Roach

Nailah Asha Walthour

Ayanna Donovan

Breeyah Dozier

Nymoie Torres

Shaza Bailey

Nikoli Pierre