Stepping Through Time: Celebrating African American Dance in Early Cinema
Attend:
| Free with general admission |
*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties.
Location:
Rivera Court
5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States
Bring the family for an afternoon of live music and dancing in the DIA's Rivera Court as Lisa McCall - choreographer, producer and educator who choreographed and managed Aretha Franklin's dancers - guides us through the roots of African American dance. Inspired by the acrobatic performances of the Nicholas Brothers as seen in the 1943 film Stormy Weather, Lisa and her dancers perform Lindy-Hop, Tap and will even demonstrate some basic steps that will get you out of your seats and on the dance floor!
While at the museum, be sure to check out the DIA's special exhibition Regeneration: Black Cinema, 1898–1971 on view February 4 – June 23, 2024.
For families of all ages.
Bring the family for an afternoon of live music and dancing in the DIA's Rivera Court as Lisa McCall - choreographer, producer and educator who choreographed and managed Aretha Franklin's dancers - guides us through the roots of African American dance. Inspired by the acrobatic performances of the Nicholas Brothers as seen in the 1943 film Stormy Weather, Lisa and her dancers perform Lindy-Hop, Tap and will even demonstrate some basic steps that will get you out of your seats and on the dance floor!
While at the museum, be sure to check out the DIA's special exhibition Regeneration: Black Cinema, 1898–1971 on view February 4 – June 23, 2024.
For families of all ages.