Jun 5, 2010: Showings, Collaborations and Explorations
Forces of Nature Youth Academy of Dance and Wellness has it's end of the year showing at the National Black Theatre on June 30. Details coming shortly. New "Out of the Box"comic strip,"Wildlife: A ballet in one act," coming soon. Exciting sound and movement exploration riffing on House music with Johari Mayfield and Israeli musician, Gilad Woltsovitch to be performed in Works in Progress series at Forces of Nature studio.
May 4, 2010: Black Dance USA
Better Family Life will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of "BLACK DANCE - USA: A Celebration in Movement," this coming May 26th - 30th at the Center for Creative Arts (COCA), 524 Trinity Ave., and Edison Theatre on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis, MO.
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Mar 12, 2010: Explosive Spring
Come join me for an explosive Spring with the Forces of Nature Dance Theatre Company on April 9/10 at Harlem Stage/Marion Anderson Theatre. 135 St. @ Convent Avenue NY, NY 10035 Tickets: Orchestra: $25; Balcony: $15; Students under 17:$12; Friday VIP: $100. For ticket sales and more info: (212) 281-9240 ext.19/20 or (212) 722-3320.
Feb 5, 2010: Student Performance
My students at the Forces of Nature Youth Academy of Dance and Wellness had their very first show on January 26th! They did so well that they were invited to perform at the Annual Harlem Childrens' Zone Fundraiser at Cipriani's in April. I am so proud of them.
Jan 13, 2010: IABD
Come "Smoove" with the Forces of Nature Dance Theatre Company at the International Association of Blacks in Dance on Friday, Jan. 15, 2010 at the Merriam Theatre- University of the Arts: 231 Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102Time: 8PM. General Admission: $35. Tickets: 215-387-8200. See you there!
Jan 3, 2010: Culturemart 2010
Pssst.Hey you. Come right back HERE. Join me for a little music, ALOT of dance, and a little striptease in my work, The Venus Riff, at the HERE Arts Center on January 12 and 13 at 8:30 PM.
TICKETS/DIRECTIONS
TO PURCHASE TICKETS:
Online: Click here to order now
By Phone: Call the box office at 212.352.3101
In Person: Visit the HERE box office at 145 6th Avenue (between Spring and Broome, entrance on Dominick). The box office opens at 4pm, on performance days only. Group Sales / General Info: Email tickets@here.org for information about group sales or other general questions regarding HERE.
Dec 21, 2009: Kwanzaa Regeneration Night
Be in UMOJA(Unity) with Forces of Nature Dance Theatre Company and very special guests at the world famous Apollo Theatre on December 26 at 7:30 PM. Tickets: $15 per person/$12 for groups. Available at the Apollo Theatre Box Office or visit apollotheatre.org.
Nov 1, 2009: Fundraiser on Monday November 16, 2009
Hey Gorgeous. Come HERE. Groove Your Body and Move Your Soul with me at a Fundraising Event at HERE Arts Center on Monday, November 16, 2009 from 7-9 PM. Hosted by dance historian and scholar, Dr. Angela Fatou Gittens. Camille A. Brown, Forces of Nature Dance Theatre Company and some other special friends will set the stage afire with exciting dance performances. Chill out with some nibbles, schmooze, booze, and party favors.
What: Groove Your Body and Move Your Soul Fundraiser
Where: HERE Arts Center 145 6th Avenue Street, entrance on Dominick
Date/Time: Monday, November 16, 2009 7-9 PM. Doors open at 7 show begins at 7:15
Tickets: $35, Special Angel $75
Nov 24, 2008: Venus Riff- showing
Johari presents The Venus Riff as a work in progress at the HERE Arts Center. Come to this uproariously funny and twisted commentary on the fall and ressurection of womankind. Free!
Oct 13, 2008: Dr. Atomic
Dr. Atomic opens at the Metropolitan Opera House.
Sep 27, 2008: Showing of Echo
Johari and Ann Adachi present Echo as a collaborative work in progress combining dance and digtal media at the John Ryan Theatre in Brooklyn.
Aug 7, 2008: Performance of TOTS
Johari's students perform in her new work,Tots, at the Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning.
Aug 1, 2008: Brainfreeze
Johari perfoms in Phyllis Bulkin-Lehrer's Brainfreeze at La Petite Versailles.
May 29, 2008: Forces of Nature in St. Louis
Johari performs as a soloist and Rehearsal Director with Forces of Nature Dance Theatre Company at the Blanche Touhill Center for Performing Arts in St. Louis
Apr 1, 2008: DTW Residency
Johari receives a Studio Performance Residency from Dance Theatre Workshop.
Mar 28, 2008: Reparations
Johari performs as an actress and dancer in James Scruggs play, Reparations, as a part of New Dance Alliance’s Performance Mix at the Joyce Soho. 8PM----Tickets $15. For more info, go to www.joycesoho.org.
Mar 7, 2008: Move Your Rock
Move Your Rock. Internationally renowned eurythmist, Gail Langstroth and Johari perform together highlighting the differences and similari ties between eurythmy and modern dance. At the Montauk Club in Brooklyn. 8 PM---Free.
Feb 25, 2008: Residency at HERE
Johari receives an artist residency at Here Arts Center to produce The Venus Riff. For more info, go to www.here.org.
Dec 15, 2007: A Tell Tale
Johari Mayfield and musician/digital media artist, Ann Adachi produce an interactive dance film entitled, A Tell Tale.
Nov 8, 2007: Venus Riff Premiere
Johari premieres her solo, The Venus Riff , as a part of Refractions Dance Collective’s 5th Anniversary.


