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SCALPED

For black women one of the most common shared experiences is a passive but ever present scrutiny. From what you wear to the way you walk, and most especially hair. Whether permed, braided, or in locs,
black hair is “political”.
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Scalped is an outdoor dance theatre exhibition piece focusing on black women’s hair in professional  spaces and western society.

The dance piece written by dkfash, and co-created  by Wofai, is a comment on the objectification and exhibitionism black hair brings.

With a nod to Grace Jones, self-acceptance triumphs through movement and rhythm in a world where

the CORPORATE meets the fantastic.

 

 A mix of fashion and otherness.

S C A L P E D | GDIF London 2019
Scalped Research & Development Documentary 2018
05:00
S C A L P E D | Brighton Festival  2019
00:57
Wofai on Initiative.dkf
01:08
S C A L P E D  | An Outdoor Dance Theatre Exhibition | UK 2019 Tour
00:51
S C A L P E D | 2019 |  Mood Trailer 2
SCALPED 19 | Rehearsals: The Mantle
Scalped - The Idea
02:50

MUSIC & MOVEMENT

Mirroring the multi-dimensional Black woman, in spirit, style, tone and existence. An emotive mix of various styles/genres frames the piece from Physical theatre to old skool sounds including Hip Hop, Dancehall, Afrobeats, Vogue. Featuring choreography from its Movement Director Fashola, and collaborative cast.

 

Grace Jones QUOTES are utilised throughout like “being masculine, what is that?" exemplifying how she lived beyond expectations of what a Black woman 'can' think, say, or be. As well as real life experiences quotes from other Black women including Floetry's Natalie Stewart and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. Likewise, original poetry from Fashola and excerpts are included from Elizabeth Acevedo's "Hair" and Crystal Valentine & Aaliyah Jihad's "Hide Your Shea Butter" Poems.

PERFORMERS

Patience James - Audrey Lobe - Bubsy Spence - DK - Bimpe Pacheco 

Brighton: Imana Davis - Sarah Lisney - Paola  Nyembo

CREATIVE  TEAM

Creator, Executive & Creative Producer Wofai | Creator, Movement Director, Writer, Co-Producer dkfash
Associate Producer Rachael Head | Sound Designer Tyrone Isaac-Stuart
Set Designer Ruby Jennings | Wig/Prop Designer Lottie Bull
Original Costume Designer Paulina Domaszewska | 
Additional Styling Wofai

Additional Wig Customisations: Michelle D'Costa, Wofai, DK, & Ifeyinwa Nmanma
Creative Assistants Michelle D'Costa, Ifeyinwa Nmanma & Bimpe Pacheco

Scalped Jobs

"Scalped" has been supported by Without Walls, And Commissioned for Brighton, Greenwich+Docklands International and Stockton International Riverside Festivals

The R&D for "Scalped" is supported by Blueprint: Without Walls R&D Investment Fund

Without Walls is the UK’s largest commissioner of outdoor arts shows, taking inspiring new work to audiences all over the country and beyond. For more information on the work of Without Walls, please visit www.withoutwalls.uk.com

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