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Podcast: Black History Year
Episode: 'Pop and Unlocking’ the Power of Black Dance with C. Kemal Nance
Description: Whether it's footwork or twerking, there’s something powerful about how Black bodies move in dance. So what is it about Blackness and dancing that transcends mere movement and becomes something metaphysical?Our incredible guest today, C. Kemal Nance, has those answers and more. Kemal is a performer, choreographer, and scholar of African Diasporan Dance. He teaches courses in contemporary African Dance practice (Umfundalai), dance history, Black masculinity, and repertory. On this episode, we'll unpack the origins of Black dancing and what it means for our culture, community, and, ultimately, liberation...