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Blues Dancing and Its African American Roots

Event Type
Exhibition
Sponsor
Spurlock Museum of World Cultures
Location
600 South Gregory Street, Urbana, Illinois
Date
Sep 1, 2020 - May 23, 2021   All Day
Contact
Katya Reno
E-Mail
katyar@illinois.edu
Phone
217-244-8483
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Spurlock Museum - Exhibit Information

Like other branches of African American vernacular dances, such as Chicago Steppin’, Hip Hop, and Lindy Hop, the roots of Blues Dance originated from African and African American dance traditions. Included in the exhibit are artworks by contemporary artists, archival photographs, and video interviews with local community members and University alumni sharing personal stories of dance and music.

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