<p>Do you like to dance? In StuySquad? With friends? Alone in your room?<br/></p><p>Did you know that dancing is one of the most shared languages of the world, just like math?<br/></p><p>Did you know that dance has its roots in self-expression, self-acceptance, resisting oppression,<br/>and even understanding the laws and patterns of the universe?<br/></p><p>Did you know Hip Hop comes from New York City (or that K-Pop comes from Hip Hop)?<br/></p><p>Did you know Tap dance was a way for people Black people trafficked during slavery to have community, tradition, and identity?<br/></p><p>Did you know Bollywood is the remixing of several different cultural dances, </p><p>and has evolved to represent traditions from many different cultures including South Asia and India?<br/></p><p>If this is you, or if you are interested in any of the above, please join us for the first <br/></p><h3><b>Dance Culture and Appreciation Discussion Panel, December 17th.</b><br/></h3><p>The panel will feature three renowned professional dance artists and dance scholars,<br/>who are joining our community for a discussion about the history of their art forms and experiences.<br/></p><h3><b>Jason Samuels Smith- tap dancer, choreographer, director, teacher, shoe designer!:</b><br/><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLykhSruw-k&feature=emb_logo">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLykhSruw-k&feature=emb_logo</a><br/></h3><h3><b>Ebone VanityZo Johnson- hip hop dancer, teacher, choreographer. Choreographed a commercial for Nickelodeon</b><br/><b>when she was 13! Worked with Pusha T, Eminem, Ludacris, Trey Songz, Diplo, Mary J. Blige!:</b><br/><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzlO9H-JUUQ">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzlO9H-JUUQ</a><br/></h3><h3><b>Sangita Shresthova- Bollywood dancer and scholar, speaker, educator, choreographer.</b><br/><b>Her work has been presented around the world including in Berlin, Chennai, Seoul, and more!:</b><br/><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPj2c6WvRYU">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPj2c6WvRYU</a><br/></h3><h2><b>Please join us 12/17 4pm-5:30pm for a discussion with the panel guests about dance, culture and tradition,<br/>history, and art appreciation! There will be a Q&A session, so come with questions! </b><br/></h2><p>This event is perfect for dancers of all kinds, history-buffs, and for people who want to make connections between<br/>art and math, science, culture, and the world we live in. <br/></p><p>Freshies, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, and Faculty all welcome!<br/></p><p><b>Brought to you by</b> <b>Tap Club, StuySquad, StuyArts, the DEI committee, and Mx. Stuzin.</b><br/></p><h4><b>Contact LStuzin@stuy.edu with questions or concerns. <br/></b></h4>
