Bill T. Jones
Acclaimed Choreographer | Bridging Dance, History & Social Justice
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Bill T. Jones is an acclaimed dancer, choreographer and artistic director whose work tackles weighty social and political themes.
As co-founder of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, he has created over 140 works exploring topics like the AIDS crisis, racial identity, and the power of storytelling.
Jones is the recipient of numerous honors including a MacArthur 'Genius' Grant and Tony Awards for his choreography. His keynotes blend personal narratives, social commentary, and moving performances, empowering audiences to use art as a force for change.
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The dancer, the singer, the cellist ... and a moment of creative magic
Legendary dance choreographer Bill T. Jones and TED Fellows Joshua Roman and Somi didn't know exactly what was going to happen when they took the stage at TED2015. They just knew they wanted to offer the audience an opportunity to witness creative collaboration in action. The result: An improvised piece they call "The Red Circle and the Blue Curtain," so extraordinary it had to be shared ...
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