Laura Anderson Barbata and the Brooklyn Jumbies

This video provides a glimpse into the collaboration between Mexican artist Laura Anderson Barbata and the Brooklyn Jumbies, a group of stilt dancers whose traditions stem from West Africa and the West Indies. Barbata and the Brooklyn Jumbies began working together in 2006, and their collaboration continues today, with performances and exhibitions for 2010 scheduled in New York, Texas, and Mexico. For more information visit and Video by Alix Milne Still P