TESTIMONIALS

Ooo chile! I know this feeling all too well. When the Old Souls hug me up and I am taken by the dance and energy and love and Afrika and LIFE!!!
- Orimi Jafunmi

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I reflect on the wisdom and love you shared with me at the 2004 & 2005 summer institutes in Brooklyn everyday. Thank you thank you thank you, for being you, for creating art that changes the world, and for encouraging all of us to do the same!
- Binahkaye Joy
October 29, 2010

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I believe all of our staff each took something meaningful out of the evening and know we all walked away inspired. We look forward to further collaborations with Urban Bush Women and will continue to spread the word about the wonderful work you do.
- Veronica Ordaz
StoryCorps October 15, 2010

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This collaboration with Urban Bush Women and Bailey's Cafe is extremely valuable and important to our growth within the community and is exactly the type of local event we hope to continue to do in the future.
- John White
Story Corps, October 10, 2010 Being Bushified! collaborator

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Thank you for sending us the MOST wonderfully exquisite beautiful women on the planet. we are ALL in love with them.
- Randy James
Assistant Professor of Dance, Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University

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This is Bernardo, from MUGA, the Venezuelan traditional dance group =D...  all I can think of is HOW FUN was sharing these two days with you. Again and again I have to say it: It was an EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE!! Thank you girls very much!! And I'm sure that some day, some time, when I get the chance to see the UBW show, I won't doubt it, not for a second, the ticket will magically appear on my pocket.

- Bernardo
Caracas, Venezuela,   DanceMotion USA Tour

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Just a quick note to say thanks for a terrific workshop... I feel I now have more tools in my quiver as I continue to venture into the world to do this sort of work. More importantly, I feel I have allies and teachers who are also in the trenches... I'm looking into attending the summer institute. Getting a small taste made me hungry for more!

- Dan Froot
Entering, Building and Exiting Workshop participant

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Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to be strong and vulnerable and a force to be reckoned with!

- Asja Parrish
May 12, 2010 Being Bushified! participant

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Your performance on Friday at Town Hall was just superb!!! I really enjoyed the show as you all will remember that I was the one getting all the hugs at the stage at the end of your performance!! Keep up the good work and you ladies would be from Brooklyn, MY HOME TOWN!!!

- Japhon Bailey
Con Edison BHM Performance at the Town Hall, New York City

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I really just want to thank you for such an amazing, inspiring and empowering experience. I truly grew so much from those two intense weeks and enjoyed getting to spend more time and get to know you and the UBW better.

- Anna Headen
The Road to Extraordinary 2009 Technique & Repertory Workshop

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Dear Jawole and the company of beautiful dancers of Urban Bush Women ... I just came from your show at the SESC in Pinheiros, Sao Paulo and was sufficiently motivated by it's brilliance to have to express this to you. I was joined by my mother, sister (who danced at the Jeoffrey ballet - a lifetime ago) and her daughter, my niece. We all thoroughly enjoyed watching the marvel of your performance unfold on stage.

- Massimo (Mas) De'Rossi
São Paulo, Brazil, DanceMotion USA Tour

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Happy anniversary Company! Tonight's show redefined celebration dance music into one big ol' jubilation!

- Ed Snyder
Zollar: Uncensored at DTW, New York City

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So well done. The narratives are clear and powerful, reminding us of a history and present BODY of womanhood that is profound. Thank you UBW. And happy 25 years.

- Torkwase Dyson,
Zollar: Uncensored at DTW, New York City

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I just wanted to express my thanks for the time you've given me and helped me with the dance you set on the Mason Gross dancers at Rutgers. Although I've been performing for a while I've never had to dance with such intensity and emotion and I thank you for helping me to find the truthfulness within the dance... I didn't have Ms. Jawole's email, but I wanted to also thank her for coming to speak with us. It was very inspirational.

- Eugene Cyle Jackson
Student, Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University