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The dancer, the singer, the cellist ... and a moment of creative magic

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Bill T. Jones |

TED2015

• March 2015

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 ...

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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About the speakers

Bill T. Jones

Director/choreographer, dancer

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With his artistry and creativity, Bill T. Jones has inspired a generation of dancers, choreographers -- and audiences.

Joshua Roman

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Joshua Roman is an internationally recognized cellist.

Somi

Vocalist, composer and culturist

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With her lustrous voice and wide-ranging musical curiosity, Somi spins elegant vocal jazz from African legacies.

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