The Re-Emancipation of Social Dance Podcast

May 16 2024

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We havin’ a house party! Welcome to The Re-Emancipation of Social Dance podcast, a prelude to the world premiere of an immersive dance-theater experience created by renowned choreographer and director Raja Feather Kelly, with Philadelphia’s finest poet, Yolanda Wisher. Listen in as 5 multifaceted dancers tell the evolving story of social dance and the impact that it’s had on the people and cultures of Philadelphia. Come on in, and let’s move.

This podcast is produced by Dr. Bruce Campbell Jr. with Nia Benjamin and Yolanda Wisher for Intercultural Journeys. For more information about the podcast and project, visit https://reemancipatedance.org.

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Apr 02 2024 1 mins

Welcome to The Re-Emancipation of Social Dance podcast, a prelude to the world premiere of an immersive dance-theater experience created by renowned choreographer and director Raja Feather Kelly, with Philadelphia’s finest poet, Yolanda Wisher. Listen in as 5 multifaceted dancers tell the evolving story of social dance and the impact that it’s had on the people and cultures of