January 31, 2006

Princess Mhoon Cooper of This Woman's Work

Yesterday, I interviewed Ursula Payne about this weekend's dance program "This Woman's Work," which will be performed this Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM at Howard University in the Ira Aldridge Theatre in Washington DC. For tickets, you can call: (202) 806-4157.

Today, I have the pleasure of being joined by Princess Mhoon Cooper who is co-director of this project along with Bridget Moore. And Princess is also one of the choreographers and dancers in this weekend's performances.

Click here to listen to audio interview (MP3 format - 8.9 MB - 19:07 Minutes)

Background

Rennie Harris (acclaimed choreographer) calls Princess Mhoon Cooper, "a visionary of her generation." Noted for making work that responds to pressing social issues, her work has been seen nationally and internationally. She has toured extensively with Ronald K. Brown Evidence Dance Company, Rennie Harris Pure Movement, and Chuck Davis's African-American Dance Ensemble. Most recently Mrs. Mhoon Cooper has been commissioned to create work for Slippery Rock University. She is an alumnus of Howard University and currently serves on the faculty as an Adjunct Professor.

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