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Remembrance Symposium, Beach Procession & Moments at De Wata

The African-American Roots of the Charleston Dance

In October, 1923, Running Wild was the first black show to introduce the Charleston to nonblack audiences. After its appropriation by a white show in 1926, the dance achieved a world-wide popularity second only to the black-inspired Tango, which came to Europe and America from Argentina. A third black dance to achieve wide success in the 1920s was the Black Bottom, which reached New York in Dinah at Harlem’s Lafayette Theater in 1924. Both the Charleston and the Black Bottom were theatrical adaptations of dances known to blacks in the South for a decade or more.

Sources: Smith, Black Firsts p3: Emery, Black Dance, pp.226-28, Johnson, Black Manhattan, pp.189-90.

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The African-American Roots of the Charleston Dance In the 1920s African-American dancers like Broadway choreographer Elida Webb and musicians like James P. Johnson launched the Charleston to a national level....

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AILEY - Official Trailer - In Theatres July 23

Winter weather have you homebound? Why not take advantage of a chilly weekend and stream "Ailey" as a warm-up to next month's presentation of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at the Gaillard Center. While you're at, this would be the perfect opportunity to book tickets for those mid-February performances... and don't forget Black Violin also returns to the Gaillard on February 11. Visit https://www.facebook.com/thegaillardcenter/events/ for all the details. #CHSArts

AILEY - Official Trailer - In Theatres July 23 Many know the name Alvin Ailey, but how many know the man? Ailey’s commitment to searching for truth in movement resulted in pioneering and enduring choreogr...

Black History Charleston

Great Day! We’re Preparing for The Gullah/Geechee Black History Market February 5,2022 at Ripple @The Cigar Factory building, that is on the National Historical Register. Located at 701 East Bay Street, Charleston, South Carolina, USA, it was constructed in 1881 and opened in 1882 as the Cotton Mill of Charleston. The Gullah/Geechee history is rich in this building. Join us as we celebrate the ancestors & share some of their stories. .

So in honor of some of the workers, the laborers, and many others, such as

Lucille Simmons, we celebrate Black History Month.

Lucille Simmons transformed the “I” to “We” in the song “I Will Overcome”, by composer Charles Albert Tindley, as they strike & picketed for fair wages & fair treatment at the Cigar Factory during 1945-1946 and the journey began.

To this day this song stands as a definitive artistic, revolutionary expression of the oneness of mankind.

Indoor/outdoor Edutainment & Venders Market for all ages.

Authentic Gullah/Geechee curious and artifacts, hand-crafted goods, a diverse collection of cultural art & apparel. Taste traditional Gullah/Geechee cuisine, Herbal Tea from Da’Gullah Garden, Gullah/Geechee Juice Bar, Wine Tasting by Cocktail Bandits, Live music, Gullah/Geechee presentations, vendors, exhibits.

Walk through Time: 2PM-7PM

Admission: Free (Donation appreciated)

Donations benefit local community non profit Destiny Community Cafe & Gullah Geechee Angel Network.

Special Guest: Savannah J of Star 99.7

Sponsored by: Ripple

Door Prizes from local businesses

Tickets: Free (Donation Appreciated) Eventbrite

May the ancestors be pleased.

Here are few of the vendors & presenters:

Elder Carlie Towne Presentation author , poetry Gullah/Geechee traditional cultural

t shirt and aprons etc.

Ragina Scott Saunders, Da’ Gullah/Geechee Garden exhibit, cooking demo, tasting.

Anastatia Ketchen aka Lady SheRo,

Gullah/Geecheefied Artist

The Rev. Dr. Arlecia "Dr. Lecia" Simmons is an ordained minister, educator, and content creator who inspires and facilitates joyful moments through digital content and storytelling. She is also a Gullah Geechee ambassador who educates about her Lowcountry heritage.

Andrea White bags etc.

Ariel Moore, Seren's Buttons & Thingsour youngest entrepreneur.

Lance Starr band

Martine Dorleans

Constact Davis, reading Da’Gullah Bible

Quadre' Stuckey, art exhibit

Photo booth
And more…

All are welcomed. 

We'll have all you need for a great day in Charleston!

Enjoy the sights and flavors of Gullah Geechee Cuisine at Historic Market, celebrating favorite with locals, tourists, & the next generation.

Explore over 12 locally owned businesses that provide a unique market place experience.join us💫

Black History Charleston The Gullah/Geechee Black History Market

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Djoli Kelen Welcome To Djoli Kelen inc. Learn More Upcoming Events GALLERY CLASSES When magic happens… (dedicated to Djoli Kelen) when drums are calling when rhythms are flowing when feet are stamping when floors are vibrating when robes are fluttering when eyes are sparkling when faces are glowing when bodie...

Temple University Department of Dance: A Tribute to Dr. Kariamu Welsh | DSA

Dr. Kariamu served as a faculty member at Temple from 1985, first as a Dean’s Appointment in the Department of African American Studies (1987-1998) and then in the Dance Department from 1999. Although she retired in 2019, Dr. Welsh continued to contribute to the life of Temple Dance as Professor Emerita. Her professional achievements as an educator, artist, and community leader are awe-inspiring.

She was Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer of the Center for Positive Thought (formerly The Black Dance Workshop) from 1970-1984, the Founder and Artistic Director of the National Dance Company of Zimbabwe from 1981-83, Director of the Institute for African Dance Research and Performance from 1985-2021, and the Director and Choreographer of Kariamu and Company from 1984-2021.

She was named a Fulbright Specialist (2005-09), a Guggenheim Fellow (1998), and a Pew Fellow in the Arts (1996), and received a host of other prestigious awards, such as the American Dance Festival Great Teacher Award (2021), Temple University Outstanding Faculty Service Award (2014), and a Leeway Foundation Transformation Award (2014). She was invited to give the Inaugural Baba Chuck Davis Lecture (2016) and a keynote address at Ohio University’s Performing Africa! Visualizing Africa! Conference (2007).

In total, Dr. Kariamu choreographed 33 original dance works, published 10 books and 40 essays, was the principal adviser for 28 doctoral dissertations, served on 17 dissertation committees, and was the adviser for 16 master’s concerts and 13 master’s theses.

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