Black Bodies (with Tanya Wideman-Davis and Thaddeus Davis)
Each summer we invite an artist to come in and teach our ensemble a piece that was derived from community engagement and dialogue as well as input fro...
Culture Cypher
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Arts and culture participate heavily in the way we navigate our lives. The art professionals on our show offer their account on arts impact in the many facets of their lives. From choreographers to art curators they discuss how art and ties to one's culture guide us through each step on our journey. Join us as we uncover how art can engage and nurture us.
Deeper Than Dance (with Assane Konte)
Baba Assane Konte’s mission is to share the traditions of the Motherland to the children who’ve lost them. This led him to found Kankouran West Africa...
Multi-disciplinarian (with Holly Bass)
One art form just isn’t enough for her. As a multidisciplinary artist, Holly Bass has created work using poetry, photography, and choreography while d...
Climbing the Ranks (with Stephanie Hughley)
Stephanie Hughley leans into her life’s journey by letting her talent guide her. She started as a dancer and evolved into a Broadway producer. Shows l...
Museum Matriarch (with Juanita Moore)
Being the only boy and the youngest in my family was beneficial to me in many ways, but most beneficial was the experience of having an older sister. ...
The Big Red Wall (with Erika “Big Red” Stowall)
Erika “Red” Stowall is a dancer, choreographer, and teacher based in the City of Detroit. She’s trained in African, Caribbean, Ballet, and Contemporar...
Art Adjacent (with Reggie Van Lee)
What would you think if I told you a story about how dance and technology are intertwined? That’s the story of Reggie Van Lee a former technology Cons...
Story Time! (with Satori Shakoor)
Evocative, dynamic, and humorous are the words I would use to describe how Satori Shakoor’s stories land on the ear and spirit. She wields her life ex...
Art Education and Inspiration (with Keith Wiliiams)
As a dance educator and master of the Dunham technique, Keith Williams understands the commitment necessary for youth to pursue their passions. He has...
Dance Is Life (with Idy Ciss)
He is a beloved figure in our organization. Baba Idy Ciss has been an essential choreographer with Heritage Works for years. Hailing from Senegal, he ...