Countless forms of dance created and performed in public spaces are bundled under the umbrella of “vernacular” or “street.” These diverse methods have been widely recognized for their emphasis on improvisation, “informal” teaching methods, and the central role of marginalized communities of color in their production, yet they are often figured primarily in opposition to traditionally valorized forms of ballet and modern dance in scholarship and popular culture.
With this project, Ali Rosa-Salas highlights movement-based artists who engage notions of subjectivity and materiality of the body in their work while utilizing the technical formalities of Abstraction. NO SUCH THING AS NEUTRAL celebrates Flex and Lite Feet, looking at their evolution and the indelible impact they have had in the contemporary dance world. Join leaders in the dance community for a lecture demonstration, discussion, performance, and a Lite Feet versus Flexing cypher in partnership with Rep Your Style.
2:30PM Doors Open
3:10-3:10PM Opening Remarks and Introduction
3:10-5:00PM Lecture Demonstration with Flex and Lite Feet
and Discussion, followed by Q and A
5:00-6:00PM Break/Open Dance Session
6:00-8:00PM All Women Lite Feet and Flex Exhibition Showcase
New York City, NY; NYC