Trap Moulin Rouge (2022)
Trap Moulin Rouge by Jasmin Taylor, in co-production with Motion/Pictures Dance Project, combines classical, R&B and jazz melodies with a variety of dance styles with the aim of creating and promoting equity in Chicago through the performing arts. Trap Moulin Rouge was commissioned for Art on theMART's Year of Dance in 2022.
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This project was supported in part by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
Press
Block Club Chicago: The Magic Of 79th Street Is On Full Display In Artist’s Huge Merchandise Mart Light And Music Display
Chicago SunTimes: Artist’s work at Art on theMART is a love letter to 79th Street, Black culture
The Crusader: Art On theMart Announces Program Featuring Chicago-Based Performing Artist Jasmin Taylor and others
Chicago SunTimes: Year of Chicago Dance to be celebrated across the city in 2022
New City: Monumental Moving Canvas: A Preview of the Fall Season of Art on theMART
A Dance Film Projection by Jasmin Taylor
Produced by Jasmin Taylor and MPDP
Directed by Talia Koylass
Choreography by Jasmin Taylor
Starring: Jasmin Taylor, Starinah Dixon, Randi Townsend and Alexandria Best
Director of Photography: Andrea Kinnerk
1st AC: Sonia Jourdain
Gaffer: Lauren Berry
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Head of Wardrobe: Alexandria Richardson
Nail Artist: India Wilson
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Composer & Vocalist: Jasmin Taylor
Assistant Composer & Musician: Atticus Lazenby
Sound Engineer: Brok Mende
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Spoken Word by Faith Lloyd
Performed by Jasmin Taylor
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Editor: Talia Koylass
Animator: Safwat Shawky
Illustrator: Salma Saleh
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Production Assistants: Mbayi Aben, Cherish Faith and Tevin Taylor