Please see this initiative scheduled through the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Jerome Robins Dance Division! Lectures will take place at 11:00 a.m. in the Sharwan Smith Center Theater, Room 161.
October 30, 2024 – "Mambo Dance" by Sekou McMiller
Choreographer Sekou McMiller will explore the history of Mambo, or "Salsa on2," and its roots in New York’s Palladium Ballroom. From 1946 to 1966, the Palladium was an iconic venue for Afro-Latin dance and music. McMiller, joined by Palladium-era dancers, will revisit the ballroom's influence on Mambo's global popularity.
November 20, 2024 – "Spanish Dance to Flamenco 1894-2024" by Carlota Santana & Meira Goldberg
Santana and Goldberg will present the journey of Spanish dance in the U.S., beginning with the famed dancer Carmencita, who became the first woman to be filmed by Thomas Edison in 1894. The lecture will cover more than a century of Spanish and Flamenco dance, enriched by video footage and imagery of iconic performers.
Hope to see you there!
Danielle
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Danielle Lydia Sheather, MFA | Assistant Professor of Dance | Pronouns she/her/hers
SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY
Theatre Arts & Dance
351 W. University Blvd. Cedar City, UT 84720