Dancing Through History

When:
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 1:00p -
4:00p

Where:
Parker Hill Branch of the Boston Public Library
1497 Tremont St.
Roxbury, MA 02120

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Admission:
FREE

Hosted by:
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joyraft.host59858 BPL Community History

Categories:
Art, Classes, Good for Groups, History

Event website:
https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/68bae4fccefea32800908490

“Dancing Though History” explores the cross-pollination of concert dance and social dance in the United States from the mid-20th century to the present. This program will explore the ways that dances are translated from the streets and clubs to the stage, addressing the sometimes complicated pathways of their arrivals and departures and the human impulse to make community through movement. This three-hour program will include a lecture and a movement workshop. No previous dance experience is required, all levels and abilities are welcome. Come curious and ready to move!


Facilitator Bio: Laila J. Franklin is an independent, multidisciplinary dance artist based in Boston, MA by way of Washington, DC. Recently featured as one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch” (2024), Laila's work is interested in meta-commentary, deconstruction, and bits, approaching themes surrounding the human experience with complexity, nuance, curiosity, and humor. Photo credit to Cameron Kincheloe.

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