Harlem Stage's E-Moves presents The Francesca Harper Project

MODO FUSION: Truth for Sale

Saturday, April 5th @ 7:30pm
Friday, April 11th @ 7:30pm
Sunday April 13th @ 3:00pm

Harlem Stage Gatehouse
150 Convent Ave. @ West 135th Street
Train to 137th Street

Experience MODO FUSION: Truth for Sale, a ground-breaking, provocative work that oscillates from theater to rock concert and contemporary dance performance.

General Admission $22.
For tickets, call Harlem Stage at 212-281-9240 ext. 19
or visit www.harlemstage.org

Presented by Harlem Stage's annual E-Moves program, the evening-length MODO FUSION: Truth for Sale makes its U.S. premiere featuring The Francesca Harper Project led by singer/dancer/choreographer Francesca Harper. By fusing original music, choreography, dance, and video, MODO FUSION: Truth for Sale explores the internal struggles that performers face including personal rage, social consciousness, and the line between commercial art and true artistic expression. MODO FUSION: Truth for Sale recently received much praise at its world premiere at the 2007 Holland Dance Festival in the Hague at the Korzo Theater.

Check out Harlem World Blog for their review of the program and watch the MODO FUSION: Truth for Sale trailer here.

Featuring...Francesca Harper, Karine Plantadit, Krisha Marcano, Hattie Mae Williams, Latrisa Harper, Marla McReynolds, Josh Johnson, Daniel Harder, Charity DeLoera, Ashley Everett, Julus Hollingsworth and Clement Mensah.

Choreography: Francesca Harper, Daniel Watts, and Darrell Moultrie (Resident Choreographer)
Lighting Design: Josh Monroe
Costume Design: Elena Comendador, Gabi Mai, and Carmen Wren
Video: Shaun Irons and Lauren Petty
Music: Wynne Bennett and Francesca Harper
Vocals: Francesca Harper

About E-Moves @ Harlem Stage
E-Moves, an annual showcase for choreographers, represents a diversity of dance forms, from modern dance to contemporary ballet, hip-hop to dance theater. Over the course of its existence, the series has grown to include, new, E-Merging artists whose reputations are E-Volving, and better known E-stablished artists. In 2006, E-Moves expanded to include E-Moves for Schools and a Mentorship Program.

Bloomberg* is the Lead Sponsor for E-Moves.
*A special solo performance by Francesca Harper was presented at the NYC Bloomberg headquarters on Thursday, 3/20.

Fashion Spread & Interview
March 2008
Hot Stepz Magazine
"Modo Fusion"
by Michael R Thierry

Check out the fun fashion spread featuring Francesca Harper in this month's Hot Stepz Magazine. Francesca reveals her past, her future, and much much more.

"That's what I love about dance... is that it just speaks to the soul, you can really just channel spiritually and just... (smiles) Let the spirit move you!"

Click here to read the article

Interview
March 2008
Ballettanz Magazine
"Francesca Harper"
by Susan Yung

Francesca talks about her influences on choreography, being on Broadway, recent performances, and more.

"Ever since she found her voice, R'n'B it is for the ex-Forsythe dancer... she likes to throw herself in a different direction... and mix genres successfully..."

Click here the read the article

This spring, MNN will be airing several episodes of Francesca Harper's new TV show, Francesca's Lounge!

From celebrity interviews to selected performances by The Francesca Harper Project to music videos and much much more, Francesca's Lounge will let you experience her multidisciplinary entertainment in the comfort of your own home.

The first episode will feature a preview of Francesca's interview with the Tony Award winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman!

Stay tuned for more.

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