FORWARD, ALWAYS
Tsiambwom Akuchu
Tsiambwom "T" Akuchu is a hip-hop and theatre artist based in Los Angeles, CA. He works as a choreographer and movement director for his project-based company, TanzBlack Theatre, creating works for concert dance that stage hip-hop and street dance fused with physical theater. He has choreographed and performed in shows and festivals such as DANCE CITY FESTIVAL, San Francisco International Hip-Hop Festival, DANCE NOW NYC, SoloDuo NYC, Dumbo Dance Festival, Austin Dance Festival, (de) Color-es Festival, and more. "T" is also currently faculty at CSULB (California State University, Long Beach), teaching street dance.
Program Notes
Fusing street dance and physical theatre into a compelling narrative, 'FORWARD, Always' thinks about the spirit of resilience. It focuses on history, progress, labor and effort. It asks: What happens to a person when continuing becomes an obligation?