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Reggie Wilson is an American choreographer and the founder of Fist and Heel Performance Group, established in 1985 and based in Brooklyn, New York. His work explores movement and spiritual traditions of the African diaspora, incorporating research into religious practices and bodily expression across Africa and the Americas. The company has presented works at venues throughout the United States.
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Who founded Fist and Heel Performance Group?
Reggie Wilson founded Fist and Heel Performance Group in 1985. The company is based in Brooklyn, New York.
What traditions influence Reggie Wilson’s choreography?
His work explores movement and spiritual traditions of the African diaspora. He incorporates research into religious practices and bodily traditions rather than treating dance as movement separated from cultural history.
Where is Reggie Wilson’s performance company based?
Fist and Heel Performance Group is based in Brooklyn, New York. The company has provided the institutional setting for Wilson’s choreographic research since its founding in 1985.
What makes Reggie Wilson’s work different from conventional commercial choreography?
Wilson’s choreography is rooted in African-diaspora movement and spiritual traditions. Its purpose is not simply visual display, because research, ritual, and cultural memory are central to the work.
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