CounterPULSE and the Alliance for California Traditional Arts present Performing Diaspora Symposium
AUG 10, SAT 10AM - 5PM FREE Leading scholars, elders and artists from across the Bay Area and nation will gather for a series of thoughtful and challenging conversations that will contextualize the intersection of traditional arts, contemporary performance and California's changing demographics. The day-long symposium will feature a discussion embracing the complexities of African dance, practice, production and teaching in the Bay Area explore how artists address injustice and violence within their performance practice and will investigate the tension inherent in performing the sacred on stage. Panels:
Body Destroyed/Body Remembered: Genocide, Civil War and Performance
Organized by: Roko Kawai and Dr. Toni Shapiro-Phim Moderated by: Dr. Toni Shapiro-Phim Panelists include: Byb Chanel Bibene and Chey Chankethya
Representing Africa: The Changing Face of African Dance in the San Francisco Bay Area Organized by: Lily Kharrazi, ACTA and Valerie T-Larsen, dance artist, Ph.d Moderated by: Valerie T-Larsen, dance artist, Ph.d Panelists include: Jasmine Johnson, Kelly Kouyate and Karma Smart
Inside Bhangra: An Experiential Lecture/ Demonstration with Joti Singh Join Performing Diaspora artist, Joti Singh, for an interactive exploration into the Punjabi harvest dance, Bhangra.
Spirit Moves: Sacred Dance Onstage Organized by: Umi Vaughan, Ph.d Moderated by: Umi Vaughan, Ph.d Panelists include: C.K. Ladzekpo, Mahealani Uchiyama, and Jose Francisco Barroso
*Read full panel descriptions and panelist bios on the Performing Diaspora website.
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