Frameform Podcast Features Gabri
Listen to Gabri Christa’s episode on the podcast frameform, including clips from the workshop she offered at Dance Camera West on single-shot filmmaking, which covered important fundamentals of making your creative visions a reality, no matter what your chosen format.
DCW Outstanding Career Achievement Award
Gabri Christa was guest of honor at Dance Camera West, where she gave a workshop and many of her films were screened, including her new short Sheila. Gabri then received Dance Camera West’s Outstanding Career Achievement award.
Jazz Festival 33: A celebration of the life of its founder, Sajda Musawwir Ladner, set for March 12
The Universal Temple of the Arts (UTA), an organization providing life enrichment programs to Staten Islanders for more than 50 years, will celebrate the life of Sajda Musawwir Ladner, the former executive and artistic director and founder of the Staten Island JAZZ Festival, on Saturday, March 12, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the historic St. George Theatre.
Gabri Christa contributes her memory of Sajda.
Magdalena in Next Avenue
New York City dancer and filmmaker Gabri Christa was intent on fully capturing the story of her mother Magdalena before dementia caused the beautiful moments of her mom’s life, along with some of its sadness, to completely fade from memory.
The Villager Review for Magdalena
"A tissue of fine and funny verbal detail" with "passionate, energetic dancing." – Elizabeth Zimmer, The Villager
The Reviews Hub Review for Magdalena
"Rich and moving... We’re lucky that she’s generous enough to invite the audience along." – Carrie Lee O’Dell, The Reviews Hub
InfiniteBody Review for Magdalena
“An act of loving discovery, recall and reclamation." – Eva Yaa Asantewaa, Infinite Body
Magdalena Feature in The New York Times
Listed as one of the "7 Dance Performances to See in N.Y.C. This Weekend" by The New York Times.
Works By Women: Interview with Gabri Christa
Magdalena at Theaterlab: Interview with Gabri Christa.
Magdalena in Dance Informa
Many creative paths, one artistic goal: Gabri Christa dances ‘MAGDALENA’
Blasting News: Interview with Gabri Christa
Filmmaker and performer Gabri Christa discusses her latest work called Magdalena which was inspired by her mother's life.
Magdalena in Broadway World
Theaterlab Presents the World Premiere of MAGDALENA by BWW News Desk.
Dance Journal Review for Magdalena
Last week’s review of MAGDALENA and Any.Body. Here is below. Grateful for a thoughtful review of a preview by Dance journal.
Magdalena Preview in Philadelphia
Pitch Dance For(u)m presents Magdalena at the Painted Bride.
Moving Body – Moving Image Festival
The Moving Body – Moving Image Festival gives voice to Social Justice themes in the hybrid form of dance and filmmaking also called ScreenDance.
Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health
I am deeply humbled to have been named an Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health. This year long Fellowship from the Global Brain Health Institute starts in September 2018.
Magdalena receives funding from the Netherland – America Foundation
Grateful to announce that the film part of MAGDALENA has received funding from the Netherland – America Foundation.
Another Building # 3: KASITA
So I have been having two blogs to keep up with and am not doing a great job. So please check out ANOTHER BUILDING for more up to date news.