Kimberly Scott: Bay Area-Based Dance Choreographer & Production Manager
BIO
Kimi Scott was born and raised in urban Miami, Florida where her passion for eclectic dance and choreography began at age eight. Her career started with Diamano Coura West African Dance Company in 2006 as a professional dancer and resident Stage Manager. Since 2008, Kimi has excelled in Production Management, Stage Management, Dance Choreography, and Cultural Ambassador of Traditional West African Dance. Kimi was a guest artist and apprentice in Chinyakere Dance Ensemble, Nimley Napla Pan African Dance Company, Mix’d Ingredients, Cheza Nami Ensemble, and Oriki Theater. As a well-seasoned Undergraduate of the Dance and Performance Studies major and minor in Sociology from the University of California, Berkeley, she studied performance as a mode of spiritual enrichment, critical inquiry, creative expression, and public engagement. Currently, Kimi has gained experience in Lighting Design, Sound Mixing, Videography and Dramaturgy. You can find Kimi at dance class, youtubing metaphysics for dummies, or grooving to afro beats!!
Why are you participating in the Lit From The Black! 2024 fellowship
I would like to participate in this fellowship because I benefited a lot from my first experience in Lit from the Black! I understand there is so much more to learn about lighting design, sound design, scenic design and costumes. I know little about various technical design elements through my work as a stage and production manager. I would appreciate the chance to experience hands-on training, fieldwork, networking, and mentoring in productions at various theaters in the SF Bay Area.
It would also be a blessing to be taught by Black folks and learning amongst Black folks as well. I founded Alkimi (alchemy) Stage Management in 2013 when I realized very few people on the backstage crew were People of the Sun. The vision of many traditional, cultural & spiritual aspects of Black and African performance are compromised because of the lack of understanding and experiences explored in our art form. Sharing space and collaborating with Black designers fills my heart with joy, provides a safe working environment and creates a family with every production. I believe this fellowship will give me more opportunities to experience the freedom felt when working with Black folks!
“I am grateful and excited this fellowship is still going!” - Kimi Scott
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