Terpsichorean Dance Troupe Performs As Part of Bergen County Black History Week

Teaneck's Terpsichorean Dance Troupe from Teaneck High School performed in the atrium of One Bergen County Plaza Tuesday, a news release said.

The two pieces performed, “Magdalena” and “This Path” were part of a four-day celebration of African American history in the county, the release said.

The celebration will conclude Thursday with a speech by Roscoe Brown, Jr. who received the Distinguished Flying Cross for his service during World War II, the release said.

“Meeting Dr. Brown and experiencing this first hand will make history come alive for these students.  Someday they will be able to tell their children about meeting a real-life hero,” Estina Baker, from the Bergen County Division of Community Development, said in a news release.

Names of Bergen County African-American Civil War soldiers will be read while Taps is played.

“These events will bring Bergen County together to honor the important contributions made by African American soldiers in shaping our nation,” Bergen County Executive Kathleen Donovan said in the news release.

“Artwork also helps tell the story of the African American culture and history,” said Donovan.  “Displaying the work of a local talented artist like Moses Groves reminds us of the resilience of the African American spirit.” 

One Bergen Plaza is displaying ten paintings by the Teaneck artist on the fifth floor, the news release said.