Performing Diaspora Symposium & Bhangra Dance | SoMa

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Gather for a series of thoughtful and challenging conversations that will contextualize the intersection of traditional arts, contemporary performance and California’s changing demographics from 10:30 am to 6 pm on August 10, 2013.

Free, but an RSVP is required.

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.

August 10, 2013 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

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.