Nanm Selés (translated as 'celestial souls' in Creole) was created from a place of longing — the desire to heal, to feel, and to be seen. The piece emerged during a period of transition, and that emotional landscape deeply informed the choreography, shaping both the intention and the way the movement lives in the body.
The choreography is structured, yet fluid, allowing the movement to feel continuous and timeless. I was interested in creating a sense of repetition and return, where the dance exists almost in a loop, unbound by a clear beginning or end. Breath, weight, and internal awareness guide the pacing, inviting the viewer to slow down and fully experience each moment.
Created in collaboration with Nia, the work centers warmth, softness, and sisterhood. There is a shared energy in the way we move together that reflects trust, care, and mutual presence. The choreography becomes a quiet conversation, holding space for vulnerability, connection, and emotional truth.
Nanm Selés honors the cyclical nature of healing and the depth of Black womanhood. It is a reminder that strength can exist in tenderness, and that movement, when guided by intention, can become both grounding and luminous.
*Choreographer's Note* Nia and I approached this work from a place of transition, letting those emotions shape the intention, quality, and energy of the movement. I was drawn to creating choreography that feels timeless, allowing the dance to unfold in a continuous rhythm rather than a defined beginning or end. From this approach, the piece emerged as an expression of warmth, connection, and sisterhood.
Directed and Choreographed by: Brittney London |Dancers: Brittney London & Nia June |Filmed and Edited by: Kirby Griffin |Original Score by: A Poet Named Nate |Trumpet Performed by: Brandon Woody |Production Engineers: Tyler Moonlight, Eric Barry