Summer at the Library: Urban Stages: Dance from the Diaspora (Afro Dance + Hip Hop)

This program will be in person at the Countee Cullen Library. From the percussive rhythms to the call-and-response, African culture has influenced the art form of Hip-Hop music and dance for decades. Starting off with the undulation, we explore the similar grooves of Afro Dance and Hip-Hop, and how movements we've seen connect back to this culture. We'll start off with a warm-up that ignites your energy and prepares you to learn more advanced movements you can execute on any dancefloor. Participants will learn dance and music history, techniques for improvisation, and how to bring out their ultimate performer on the dancefloor. Age 5+ Presented by Porshia Derival Summer at the Library 2026 Major support provided by the New York Life Foundation, the 2026 city-wide sponsor for the Summer Reading and Learning Programs. Additional support is provided by Jane Lauder; The Rona Jaffe Foundation; New York Yankees Foundation; Montblanc; anonymous donors; and the continuing major support of the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences. These programs and initiatives are part of the Library’s overall commitment to our branch patrons and education programs, led by the Merryl and James Tisch Director of Branch Libraries and Education. Major support for educational programming is provided by Merryl H. and James S. Tisch. Audience: Children, Pre-schoolers (3-5 years), School Age (6-12 years) Assistive Listening and ASL ASL interpretation and real-time captioning (CART) are available upon request. Please submit your request via this form or contact the hosting library at least two weeks in advance.