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Writing The Movement: How The Feet Redefined Black Dance

February 10 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Free

This lecture will discuss The Feet magazine (1970–1973), the first periodical dedicated entirely to the subject of Black dance, as the key forum for theorizing dance within the Black Arts Movement. Founded by dancer and activist Carole Y. Johnson, The Feet trained a cohort of Black dance critics, advertised performances and auditions, and built an archive of activity in the field. But it also offered a vital platform for Black dancers, teachers, and critics to debate the ideal “Black dance” aesthetic and discuss the political responsibilities of Black dancemakers in their particular place and time.

Details

Date:
February 10
Time:
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Website:
https://aas.princeton.edu/events/2025/writing-movement-how-feet-redefined-black-dance

Organizer

Department of African American Studies, Princeton University
Phone
(609) 258-4270
Email
aas21@princeton.edu
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Venue

Princeton University Morrison Hall
Princeton, NJ 08544 United States + Google Map
Phone
(609) 258-4270
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