Martin Luther King, Jr Day of Dance is Back

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Dance is Back!

Connecticut Dance Alliance to host annual
Martin Luther King, Jr. Dance of Day on
January 16, 2023

HARTFORD, CT - The Connecticut Dance Alliance will be once again be hosting its MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.DAY OF DANCE on MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2023 at CREC’s Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Half Day Program, 15 Vernon Street, Hartford, CT from 10am – 2:30pm.

The annual event honors the teachings and legacy of Dr. King as well as the abundant African American contributions to the world of dance. This year the day will celebrate the black dancers from communities around Connecticut with classes in Afro-Caribbean, stilt walking, popping, Horton technique, modern and capoeira. The event will also focus on elements of collaboration, history and educating the participants on the experiences of people of color in the dance world.

The day will consist of two sets of master classes and a panel discussion with our guest artists about their experience in dance as artists of color. This year's guest teachers include Peter Reynolds of Studio 860, Thulani Davis of Spectrum in Motion Dance Theater, Christine Kershaw from the Cooperative Arts & Humanities High School, Stephen Hankey from the Cooperative Arts & Humanities High School and Island Reflections Dance Theatre Company, Lauren Horn of subira.vs.movement, and Mellissa Craig from the CREC GreaterHartford Academy of the Arts and Judy Dworin Performance Project.

Further information and registration information can be found at www.ctdanceall.org