A Celebration of African American Social Dances

Get ready to groove and learn the dance moves from the rich history of Black dance styles that thrived during the Harlem Renaissance.
About this Event

Bring your dancing shoes for a fun, high‑energy workshop exploring the social dances that flourished during the Harlem Renaissance, accompanied by the vibrant music of this rich era of Black innovation. Led by renowned choreographer and music instructor Traci Bartlow, this part‑lecture, part‑dance‑party experience highlights the African American social dances that emerged in the early 1900s and blossomed during the Jazz Age. Guiding us through a lively time capsule, Bartlow celebrates the resilience and creative brilliance of the Black American experience through rhythm, movement, and history.