OKRA DANCE
Title of Performance: American Dance: From Africa to Broadway
Country: United States
AMERICAN DANCE: FROM AFRICA TO BROADWAY centers the stories of adaptation and resilience of enslaved Africans in America, and honors the immense outpouring and intermingling of creativity from all of America's peoples which laid the foundation for dance and music genres like jazz, rock & roll, the blues, country and hip hop. Join OKRA on this interactive journey celebrating 400 years of culture and collaboration, and rhythm and resilience, among the peoples that have called the United States their home.
Age Range: All ages
Running Time: 40 to 55 minutes
Audience Size: up to 500
Artist Website: www.okradance.com
Contact: Shireen Dickson, Director
Company: OKRA Dance
Phone: 347-464-9482
E-mail: [email protected]
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