2024 Kweli Color of Children’s Literature Post-Conference Event
with ANA CRESPO and JULIANA RAVELLI
Monday, July 22, 2024, 7:00 - 8:30PM
at Ballet Hispánico, NYC
We’re thrilled to celebrate the recent release of SAUDADE: OUR LONGING FOR BRAZIL (Neal Porter Books, June 25, 2024) by ANA CRESPO, with illustrations by ANDRE CEOLIN. Ana Crespo will be in conversation with Kweli alum, JULIANA RAVELLI at Ballet Hispánico on Monday, July 22nd, 7PM - 8:30PM EST.
In addition to the reading and conversation, there will be a dance interpretation of Saudade: Our Longing for Brazil, choreographed by Ballet Hispánico’s Rodney Hamilton, and performed by Pa’lante scholar Bria Vainqueur.
THIS IN-PERSON EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
RSVP at events@kwelijournal.org
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Kweli Journal is excited to partner with Ballet Hispánico to present this special #Kweli24 post-conference event.
ARTISTS
ANA CRESPO
Ana Crespo is happiest when surrounded by nature. So, Ana spends her summers traveling around the United States, visiting National Parks, and exploring some of the most beautiful places in America. She usually returns from her trips full of ideas for new stories. Her previous titles include Hello, Tree, Lia and Luís: Who Has More?, The Sock Thief: A Soccer Story, and the My Emotions and Me series. Originally from Brazil, Ana lives in the Rocky Mountain region with her husband and kids.
JULIANA RAVELLI
Juliana Ravelli has worked as a journalist in newsrooms for about ten years, first at a regional newspaper in the São Paulo metropolitan area, later in a national newspaper in São Paulo. She also has a background in dance, having studied ballet for more than 20 years. She was one of the recipients of the Stories Matter Foundation Masters Award.
RODNEY HAMILTON
Rodney Hamilton began his training in his native St. Louis at several schools including Carr Lane V.P.A., the Center of Contemporary Arts, and Alexandra School of Ballet. He also studied with Ms. Katherine Dunham and joined the chorus at the MUNY where he performed for seven years. After arriving in New York City, he graduated with a BFA in Dance from the Juilliard School and joined Ballet Hispánico where he was a principal dancer and assistant rehearsal director for 10 years. Mr. Hamilton holds an MFA in Dance from NYU Tisch School of the Arts. He has taught ballet, modern, and Dunham technique all over the world. Mr. Hamilton is happy to be returning home to Ballet Hispánico as a faculty member at the School of Dance and to take on the role of BHdos Rehearsal Director.
BRIA VAINQUEUR
Bria Vainqueur was born and raised in New Jersey. She began her studies in dance at three years old and is currently a part of the Pa’lante Scholarship Program at Ballet Hispánico. “The Pa’lante Scholars initiative is an innovative, full-tuition scholarship for professional studies training designed to bridge the gap between the pre-professional and professional stages of a dancer’s career. Ballet Hispánico is answering the need for more career centered programs that build artistry and leadership for our communities, without the financial burden often tied to professional development.” Bria is in her second season with Pa’lante.
KEY EVENT INFO:
Performance, Reading & Conversation feat. Ana Crespo and Juliana Ravelli
A #Kweli24 Post-Conference Event
Date: Monday, July 22nd, 7PM - 8:30PM EST
Location: Ballet Hispánico (167 West 89th Street, New York, NY)
A Look Back | #Kweli24 Pre-Conference Event at Ballet Hispánico
with
Jacqueline Woodson and Autumn Allen; moderated by Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz
