RIDE

RIDE explores the multiplicity of femininity through an interdisciplinary lens, weaving together movement inspired by styles such as animation, popping, hip hop, heels, contemporary, and various other street styles.

Rather than following a linear narrative, the film centers on dynamic choreography and visual textures to embody the power, sensuality, and confidence these styles evoke. Featuring a large ensemble cast, the project experiments with scale, group dynamics, and the diverse ways femininity can be expressed and experienced.

( Credits )

Director: April L McLaurin
Assistant Director: James Realubit
Producer: April L McLaurin
Choreographer: April L McLaurin
Cinematographer: James Realubit
Set Filmographer: Travis “Skitz” Simmons
Photographer: Tatyana Kiahra
Lighting & Set Operations: April McLaurin, James Realubit, Travis “Skitz” Simmons
Brand Direction: April L McLaurin
Graphics: April L McLaurin
Wardrobe: April L McLaurin
Makeup Direction: Akilah Edwards
Audio Engineer: Matthew A Wright

Music Credits: “Ride” – Ciara, “Ride It” – Tink, Dej Loaf

Dancers: Akilah Edwards / April L McLaurin / Camille King / Hayla Hurt / Holly Fischer / Isa Lemus / Jennie Chang / Jordan Ware / Julia Shanken / Kianna Lawrence / Marlaya Ross / MartezDominique / Mia Concepcion / Milan Hamilton / Sakarah “Saky” Hall-Edge / Selena Zhang / Zoe Dzyre
Heels Section Dancers: Akilah Edwards / April L McLaurin / Jordan Ware / Marlaya Ross / MartezDominique / Sakarah “Saky” Hall-Edge
Supporting Dancer: King Alston

Special Thanks:
The Fruit, Durham NC
DIA Dance Studio, Durham NC
Home and Art Academy, Greensboro NC
L.A. Dance Studio, Morrisville NC
Revamp Dance Studio, Greensboro NC
Maris Hancock & Shea Rieper – Salon Alchemy, Raleigh NC

Ensemble cast of April L. McLaurin’s dance film “RIDE” posing together on set.
Dancers performing original choreography from “RIDE,” a creative dance film by April L. McLaurin.
Group of dancers in costume, captured between takes on the set of “RIDE,” choreographed by East Coast artist April L. McLaurin.
Group performance scene from “RIDE,” showcasing bold, expressive movement choreographed by April L. McLaurin.
Dancers assembled in formation for a promotional still from “RIDE,” a visual dance project led by April L. McLaurin.
Ensemble cast mid-performance in “RIDE,” a visual dance film directed by East Coast choreographer April L. McLaurin.
Dancers on a soundstage performing a dynamic sequence from “RIDE,” blending street style and contemporary choreography.

BEHIND THE SCENES

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BEHIND THE SCENES /

Behind-the-scenes cast portrait from “RIDE,” choreographed and creatively directed by North Carolina choreographer April L. McLaurin.
Videographer capturing performance footage during the filming of April L. McLaurin’s dance film “RIDE.”
Choreographer April L. McLaurin giving direction to the cast of dancers on set during the filming of “RIDE.”
April L. McLaurin and the videographer reviewing captured footage during the production of her dance film “RIDE.”
April L. McLaurin, North Carolina choreographer and filmmaker, posing with the videographer during the “RIDE” dance film shoot.
Behind-the-scenes shot of the videographer filming choreography on set for “RIDE,” directed by April L. McLaurin.
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