Urban Bush Women’s 40th Anniversary

Urban Bush Women kicks off their 40th Anniversary with a week-long series at Lincoln Center! Founded in 1984 by choreographer Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, and now led by Chanon Judson and Mame Diarra Spies, this Brooklyn-based performance ensemble and dance company brings untold and under-told stories to light from a woman-centered perspective. As members of the African Diaspora community, they use dance as a message and medium to bring together diverse audiences through innovative choreography, community collaboration, and artistic leadership development. As part of Summer for the City, the company will offer participatory workshops, a discussion series led by BIPOC Women+ producers, and site reflective performances of their newest work, Haint Blu!

 

 

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BAAND Together Dance Festival

Ballet Hispánico, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, and Dance Theatre of Harlem on one stage! Learn more about the series »

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