Music soothes us, shakes us, astounds us and breaks our hearts. In this evening length work, Sarah Bush Dance Project rocks through the life of a woman rocked by women. From baby steps to coming out, and first crush to lost love, music by women from the past four decades binds the story of many to one and one to many – transforming everyday memories to the history we all share. With its eclectic score of unforgettable voices, this kinetic, hybrid work pays tribute to the women who rock us.
Originally performed in 2011 as a dance work-in-progress in the National Queer Arts Festival, Rocked By Women was re-conceived with theater director, Becca Wolff for a 2014 premiere in San Francisco at Dance Mission Theater. Due to high demand, SBDP had a 2015 re-staging in Oakland at Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts. SBDP toured this dance theater repertory piece at National Women’s Music Festival in Madison, WI; on Olivia Cruises in 2017; and at The San Francisco International Arts Festival in 2017.
Premiere:
2014, Dance Mission Theater, San Francisco, CA
Video:
Photos:
Rocked By Women 2015 performance photos - Rocked By Women 2015.
Photos by Molly DeCoudreaux. Lighting Design, KC Cohen.
Rocked By Women – 2014 Performance Photos - Rocked By Women 2014.
Photos by Molly DeCoudreaux. Lighting Design, KC Cohen.
Rocked By Women – 2011 performance photos - Rocked By Women 2011.
Photos by Molly DeCoudreaux. Lighting Design, Jenny B Shady Lady Lighting.
The Changed – Photographs - Inspired by the iconic album by Cris Williamson. Photos of Sarah Bush by Lisa Harding.
Instagram:#RockedByWomen
Press:
- KALW Radio Interviews 2015 “Open Air” & “Out In The Bay”
- Critic’s Choice – The Monthly 2015
- Arts and Culture Feature – East Bay Express 2015
- Tribute in Dance – SF Bay Times 2015
- Dancing with Sculptures – Dance Anywhere 2015
- Press Release – Rocked By Women comes to Oakland
- Sisterhood of Rhythm – SF Bay Guardian 2014
- The Music of Our Lives – Huffington Post 2014
- SF Examiner – Calendar Feature 2014
- Dance Mission interview for Rocked By Women
Testimonials:
Praise for Rocked By Women
Reviews of Rocked By Women
Posts:
- In Honor of Mothers of Music and Movements — Commit Radical Acts of Beauty
- MARCH in celebration of women – Sisterhood in Song, at Sea, and in the Streets
- KALW Radio Interviews 2015 “Open Air” & “Out In The Bay”
- Rocked By Women 2015 performance photos
- Critic’s Choice – The Monthly 2015
- Celebrate Mother’s Day with us. Two for One tickets. Mimosa, dance, discussion
- Arts and Culture Feature – East Bay Express 2015
- Rocked By Women is this weekend!
- Tribute in Dance – SF Bay Times 2015
- SBDP Photoshoot
- Meet the Dancers – Rocked By Women 2015
- Video trailer for Rocked By Women
- Press Release – Rocked By Women comes to Oakland
- What People Are Saying about Sarah Bush Dance Project…
- Rocked By Women – 2014 Performance Photos
- Sisterhood of Rhythm – SF Bay Guardian 2014
- The Music of Our Lives – Huffington Post 2014
- SF Examiner – Calendar Feature 2014
- Dance Mission interview for Rocked By Women
- SBDP in the news — SF Dance Leader of the Month
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