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Ain’t No Half Steppin’: Dance from Soul Train to B-Boys

| | June 9, 2016

When:
June 16, 2016 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm America/Los Angeles Timezone
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Where:
Grand Park
200 N Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90012
USA
Cost:
Free

Panel Discussion: Ain't No Half Steppin': Dance from Soul Train to B-Boys

Over four days, The Music Center examines the culture, artistry and evolution of Hip-Hop dance through live performances, dance competitions, discussions, demonstrations, late-night dance parties and more.  One June 16, don’t miss Ain't No Half Steppin': Dance from Soul Train to B-Boys.

Join a panel of dance legends of Soul, b-boying and theatre to discuss how their contributions impacted the meaning of dance and grafted new roots onto Hip Hop’s history. The event is featuring original Soul Train dancers Damita Jo Freeman and Thelma Davis; b-boy and founder of the Hip Hop School of the Arts, Lil’ Cesar; and Puremovement Company Director Rennie Harris. Facilitated by Professor Imani Kai Johnson (University of California, Riverside, Department of Dance).

Event seating is first come, first served. Check in at sign-in table on Olive Court (between Grand Ave. and Hill St) beginning at 6pm.

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