10 years after the storm, culture bearers, like Marissa J. “MoeJoe” in the New Orleans dance community are creating inventive modalities to elevate a local style of movement based on the foundations of soul movement.
Attend this fundraiser dance class on August 30th and learn how to Second Line dance/improve technique from the Creole woman’s perspective. This class will cover:
-footwork
-centrifugal hip movements
-jumps, turns
-attitude
-parade walking
-choreography to local brass music
Course Outcome:
After each class, students will be able to perform second line dancing in a more soulful manner with a high- spirited feel at local brass events, festivals and second lines.
A portion of proceeds will go to Louisiana Defenders Collective, assisting innocent female victims of police brutality with effective representation and defray legal expenses.