Kevin Iega Jeff

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iegaMOVES: Three Cities,Three premeires in the month of April. Thank you to everyone for giving of yourselves throughout the process. Thank you for immersing yourself in the work. Thank you to these wonderful organizations and to this outstanding HBCU. @hudancearts @praizeproductions @dallasblackdance Encore! Images: Michelle Reid @mreidphotog #iegamoves #dance #iega #Touch #churchofnations

His spiritual name is Iega. Iega means messenger. Iega is the man, the spirit force, the master artist behind critically acclaimed works such as: Church of Nations, Trilogy, Flack, Surrender, In a Child's Eye, Oluwa, and so much more. Come on this journey with Iega. Subscribe to see what's next from the MESSENGER! #iegamoves Images: @mreidphotog

As we continue to reflect on the beauty of Begin Again, we are still overwhelmed with gratitude for the opportunity to honor such impactful leaders at our 15th Anniversary Gala. ✨ Each Pillar Award honoree represents excellence, service, leadership, and a commitment to uplifting our communities in meaningful ways. Their work continues to inspire change, create opportunities, and leave lasting impact far beyond the moment. Thank you for allowing us to celebrate the powerful work you continue to do. We hope you felt seen, appreciated, and deeply loved. Living Legend Honoree: @joelhall7818 — Co-Founder & Artistic Director Emeritus, @joelhalldc 2026 Pillar Honorees: 🎭 Arts & Humanities @iona2 — Senior Director of Collective Power, @thechicagocommunitytrust ✊🏽 Advocacy & Agency @danieloash — President, @fieldfoundation 🌍 Culture & Legacy @iegamoves — Choreographer, Director, Dance Educator & Cultural Community Builder Founder, iegaMOVES, LLC 💭Do you know someone making a difference in their community or industry? Nominations for our 2027 Pillar Awards are now open. To nominate a deserving leader, please email: [email protected] —————————— Save-the-Date Closing Event for Our 15th Anniversary Season THE POWER OF PRAIZE June 25–28 @connectgallery_ Free and open to the public 📸 @mreidphotog #BeginAgain #PPI15 #PillarAwards #PraizeProductions #CommunityImpact HonorTheVision

✨ Noi-Tar-Gim @nytheatreballet at Judson Memorial Church captured on April 10/11. Choreography @iegamoves Artistic Director @antoniatow99 Costume Design @sydneygallas Dancers @juliafelps @isaac_a._garcia @gianakparlin Omar Rodriguez @sarahhstaffordd @kristina._shaw @mitchellxwelsh @w_o__l___f____f ✨ • • • #dance #contemporarydance #choreography #costumedesign #dancephotography

"I saw dancers sacrificing their humanity and their sense of self to please companies, in my view to a detriment. I wanted to envision a process and an organization that would take the whole person into account." Choreographer, director, and dance educator Kevin Iega Jeff (@iegamoves ) shares his history and philosophy building and directing institutions that have shaped Black dance in America. Read more about what he's up to, including a new piece on New York Theatre Ballet (@nytheatreballet ) reflecting on his father's migration out of the Jim Crow South, on Stance on Dance (link in bio). Pictured: Iega stands and smiles in a gray suit against a white backdrop, one arm on his chest and the other trailing to the side. Photo by Michelle Reid.

KEVIN IEGA JEFF: NOI-TAR-GIM// Then vs Now🌱🌳 Photos from our residency at Kaatsbaan in November, where Noi-Tar-Gim first came to life ➡️ To the last phase of our process, making some final tweets in rehearsal at Judson Church! In Collaboration with musician Darryl J. Hoffman, lega created the piece around the legacy of his father’s migration through life. Come see these beautiful dancers premiere Noi-Tar-Gim TOMORROW and SATURDAY at Judson Memorial Church!✨ Friday, April 10th at 7pm Saturday, April 11th at 3pm and 7pm Y Meet the dancers and leadership of NTYB at our pre-show cocktail party on April 10th at 5:30pm! 🎟️tickets for the shows and cocktail party can be found through the link in our bio! We hope to see you there!💛 📸Kaatsbaan Photos by Giana Parlin and Samantha Sacks 📸Judson Church Photos by Antonia Franceschi

KEVIN IEGA JEFF: NOI-TAR-GIM🫂// As the final chapter to the 2022 series ‘Letters to my Father’, Iega was inspired by his father’s migration to create “Noi-Tar-Gim” in collaboration with musician Darryl J. Hoffman World premiere will be in Judson Church on April 10th and 11th🔔🌎 Watch to learn more about Iega’s inspiration behind each section of the piece✨ 🎟️Link in our bio for tickets Dancers: Sarah Simon Wolff, Mitchell Welsh, Isaac Garcia, Kristina Shaw, Sarah Stafford, Julia Felippi, Omar Rodriguez, Giana Parlin 🎥 Video by Giana Parlin #migration #judsonchurch #nycevents #nycdance #contemporarydance

Legacy lives through movement. ✨ In this Legacy Commission feature, Kevin Iega Jeff reflects on Flack—his choreography inspired by the music of Roberta Flack, the creative journey, and the lasting resonance of this powerful piece. A portrait of struggle, community, and triumph through love. Performance footage generously provided by @collagedance & @deeplyrooteddance #iegaMOVES #LegacyRepertorySeries #LegacyCommission #KevinIegaJeff #RobertaFlack

Flack (1984) is a portrait of strife, despair, and triumph revealed through a community’s reverence for love. Set to the soulful voices and musical landscapes of Roberta Flack, Quincy Jones, and Donny Hathaway, the work weaves personal and collective struggle into a tapestry of resilience. Witness this powerful work, choreographed by Kevin Iega Jeff, this weekend in RISE, February 21 - 22 at the Cannon Center in Memphis. ✨ Get remaining tickets at collagedance.org.

✨The Conversation Continues ✨ We invite you into the room, into the story, and into the legacy. Join us for our second installment of INTIMATE CONVERSATIONS: A Docu-Series Preview — an intimate evening of reflection, storytelling, and real dialogue that reaches “beyond the stage” and into the heart of the work. This preview offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at purpose-driven artistry, leadership, youth voices, and a legacy being built in real time. You’ll hear from: 🎥 Award-winning filmmaker Brandon Calhoun, Walder Awardee ✨ @reesiedavis , PPI CEO & Founder 🤎 PPI youth, artists, and collaborators 🎤 @iegamoves , Moderator 🗓 Wednesday, February 25 ⏰ 6-9 PM 📍 @loganuchicago 🎟 FREE ✨ Join us for our second & FINAL preview at our Logan Center location, same powerful conversation, same registration link. 🔗 Register here: /en-US/ticketing/ppi-docuseries-preview-intimate-conversations #IntimateConversations #PPI15 #BeginAgain #BeyondTheStage

Honored to be listed with my partner in purpose Kevin Iega Jeff (@iegamoves ) in @newcitymag as two of the 50 People Who Perform for Chicago. Congratulations to my friends and @chicagoblackdancelegacyproject family that made the list. Full list: /2026/01/14/players-50-2026-the-advocates-and-changemakers/ 🦋🌍 #budaflife #artrepreneur #Igettocallthiswork