Jean Appolon Expressions

Roxbury Community College Media Arts Center

Sat. November 15, 3:00 PM

Fast Facts

Currently recommended for ages 8 and up, but could be higher: noise and light level are to be determined, and thematic content might be heavy for Traka ("trauma")

Boston’s own Jean Appolon Expressions blends Haitian folkloric dance with contemporary movement, creating powerful, visually stunning works that are grounded in cultural specificity and ritual while offering an emotionally resonant experience for audiences of all backgrounds.

Through a compelling blend of the time-honored and the contemporary, artistic director and choreographer Jean Appolon creates works that speak to Haiti’s rich cultural heritage and the Afro-Haitian roots of modern dance. Through movement, he tells deeply human stories about his homeland and its people.

“What does register is the dancers’ insistent energy, authenticity, and individuality. “Traka” reminds us that regardless of what language colonialism and slavery speak, dance is the language of liberation.”
The Boston Globe