Breaking Point is an intense depiction of the fight for our heart’s desire. Whether it is love, friendship, forgiveness, or a secret longing — these things can take us to our limit.
Suitably paired with the bold and pulsating sounds of Audiomachine, Renee I. McDonald’s high-powered, modern-based choreography captures the willpower and frenzy it takes to keep up “the fight” until you hit your breaking point.
Jamaican-born choreographer and dancer, Renee I. McDonald began her dance training at the Tony Wilson School of Modern Dance in Kingston, Jamaica. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and a Bachelor of Law with first-class honors from the University of the West Indies, Mona. Ms. McDonald was a member of The Company Dance Theatre (CDT) in Kingston, where she also served as rehearsal mistress. As a choreographer, she has created works for many companies including The CDT, The National Dance Theatre Company, L'Acadco, Deh Jah Dance Theatre, Dance Theatre Xaymaca, The Quilt Performing Arts Company, and The Emma Willard School in New York. She has also choreographed award-winning pieces for the American International School of Kingston, Campion College, and the St. Andrew High School for Girls. Ms. McDonald is also engaged with The Desiree Dance Center, University Dance Society, and Campion College Dance Society, training students in modern and jazz technique. Currently, Ms. McDonald is a final year student at the Norman Manley Law School in Kingston, Jamaica.
MUSIC CREDITS: “Beyond Good and Evil,” “Sands of Time,” “Black Cauldron,” “Hell's Battalion,” “Lost Generation,” “House of Cards,” “Creation,” “Lost Raiders” from the album Chronicles; “Attack on the Winter Wall” from the album Decimus, published by Audiomachine
Ailey II in Breaking Point, photo by Kyle Froman
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Martell Ruffin and Tara Bellardini in Breaking Point, photo by Kyle Froman
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Ailey II in Breaking Point, photo by Kyle Froman
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Kyle H. Martin in Breaking Point, photo by Kyle Froman