Dance Culture and Appreciation Discussion Panel, December 17th.

Do you like to dance? In StuySquad?  With friends?  Alone in your room?

Did you know that dancing is one of the most shared languages of the world, just like math?

Did you know that dance has its roots in self-expression, self-acceptance, resisting oppression,
and even understanding the laws and patterns of the universe?

Did you know Hip Hop comes from New York City (or that K-Pop comes from Hip Hop)?

Did you know Tap dance was a way for people Black people trafficked during slavery to have community, tradition, and identity?

Did you know Bollywood is the remixing of several different cultural dances, 

and has evolved to represent traditions from many different cultures including South Asia and India?

If this is you, or if you are interested in any of the above, please join us for the first 

Dance Culture and Appreciation Discussion Panel, December 17th.

The panel will feature three renowned professional dance artists and dance scholars,
who are joining our community for a discussion about the history of their art forms and experiences.

Jason Samuels Smith- tap dancer, choreographer, director, teacher, shoe designer!:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLykhSruw-k&feature=emb_logo

Ebone VanityZo Johnson- hip hop dancer, teacher, choreographer. Choreographed a commercial for Nickelodeon
when she was 13! Worked with Pusha T, Eminem, Ludacris, Trey Songz, Diplo, Mary J. Blige!:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzlO9H-JUUQ

Sangita Shresthova- Bollywood dancer and scholar, speaker, educator, choreographer.
Her work has been presented around the world including in Berlin, Chennai, Seoul, and more!:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPj2c6WvRYU

Please join us 12/17 4pm-5:30pm for a discussion with the panel guests about dance, culture and tradition,
history, and art appreciation! There will be a Q&A session, so come with questions! 

This event is perfect for dancers of all kinds, history-buffs, and for people who want to make connections between
art and math, science, culture, and the world we live in. 

Freshies, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, and Faculty all welcome!

Brought to you by Tap Club, StuySquad, StuyArts, the DEI committee, and Mx. Stuzin.

Contact LStuzin@stuy.edu with questions or concerns.