Artist Statement
Earl Ali-Randall
I am a dancer; and, I have been inspired to dance by all the graduates from my performing arts school, Educational Center for the Arts (ECA). When I am dancing, I feel as if no one is seeing me. I love being able to express myself and my emotions with my instrument, my body.
My favorite genre is West African dance because I love the culture. When I say that “My work has turned out really well,” I mean I put my heart and soul into what I have accomplished. As a choreographer, I use such methods as cannon, ABA, unison and accumulation (Trisha Brown’s method) to create pieces.
When I work with other dancers, I am reminded of other times when I performed other dances. I begin a piece by writing in my choreography notebook, and search for music that best suits my dance material and my emotions. I know a piece is completed when I see the beginning and an unforgettable, ferocious ending.
When my work is going well, I am filled with a sense of relief that I have accomplished something that can be broadly recognized. When people see, read and hear my work, I’d like them to realize what kind of person I am and hope they appreciate my craft.