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36th Anniversary
Black Dance USA

36 years is a long time to do something consistently, and here we are: celebrating the 36th anniversary of BLACK DANCE – USA: A Celebration in Movement.
This festival was inspired by our festival director, DeBorah D. Ahmed, who attended another national dance festival in New York some 38 years ago: Dance Black America held at New York’s Brooklyn Academy of Music.

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BlacK Dance USA 2022 Schedule

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History of Black Dance -USA

Dance Classes Offered April 8th - April 10th

Dunham Technique

Dunham Technique

Friday, April 8th

11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Dunham Technique (ALL LEVELS)

In-Person & on Zoom

Heather Beal-Himes, Instructor

Synthesis of Afrikan, modern, ballet, and Haitian dance created by internationally renowned dancer, choreographer, anthropologist, and author Ms. Katherine Dunham.

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Orisha, Dances of Cuba

Orisha, Dances of Cuba

Friday, April 8th

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Sunday, April 10th

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

ZOOM ONLY

Orisha dances of Cuba (ALL LEVELS)

Juan Carlos Blanco, Instructor

Instruction in the dances of Cuba that honor the Orishas (forces and energies within nature), such as Shango, Yemaya, Oshun.

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Afro-Dancehall Fusion

Afro-Dancehall Fusion

Friday, April 8th

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Afro-Dancehall Fusion (ALL LEVELS)

Sunday, April 10th

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Dancehall (ALL LEVELS)

ZOOM ONLY

Stacy Letrice, Instructor

Afro-Dancehall Fusion integrates traditional West African, Dancehall, and African pop-culture dance styles, creating a colorful montage of dances of the African Diaspora.

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Djembe Percussion

Djembe Percussion

Saturday, April 9th

9:15 am – 10:45 am

Djembe Percussion-West Afrikan (ALL LEVELS)

ZOOM ONLY

Idris Daniel, Instructor

Instruction in various rhythmic patterns played on the instruments comprising the Djembe Orchestra.

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Salsa and Bachata Dance

Salsa and Bachata Dance

Saturday, April 9th

11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Salsa and Bachata (ALL LEVELS)

In-Person & On Zoom

Carmen Guynn, Instructor

Instruction in African-Latin culture through the rhythmic sounds of Salsa and Bachata music.

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Afrikan Caribbean Dance Class (ALL LEVELS)

Afrikan Caribbean Dance Class (ALL LEVELS)

Saturday, April 9

1:00 pm– 2:30 pm

Afrikan Caribbean Dance Class (ALL LEVELS)

ZOOM ONLY

Diallo Hinds, Instructor

Instruction in dances originating from the Caribbean Islands which were influenced by Afrikan culture.

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Imania Detry

Saturday, April 9th

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Traditional West Afrikan

Zoom Only

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Mem 1.jpg — "Memories of Movement: Historical Footage of Black Dance USA"

Learn more about the history of Black Dance USA in this three part video series.

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LOCATION

All dance classes will be held online.

Participants will be ABLE TO JOIN VIRTUALLY FROM THE COMFORT OF THEIR HOMES. Dancers and musicIans from all over the country will HOST VIRTUAL CLASSES VIA ZOOM to create astounding dance and music. PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER TO RECEIVE CLASS LINK.

VIDEOS FROM PREVIOUS EVENTS

THANK YOU TO FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OVER THE YEARS!