Humanities Assembly – Urban Artistry

Urban Artistry will perform for students 2:30-3:15pm on Friday, February 6.

In honor of Black History Month, their program, “Let the Rhythm Hit Em”, will take us on a music and dance journey through various African American communities.

Let the Rhythm Hit Em: Learn about the music and dance cultures that stem from various African American communities across the United States. Although these urban and hip-hop dance communities transpired amidst struggles and adversity, they have inspired a global commonwealth of artists, practitioners, and creatives.

In this presentation, “Let the Rhythm Hit ‘Em” we celebrate the diverse communities and influences that contribute to urban dance culture through music and dance. The emcee, DJ, and dancers tell the story of where, when, and how these dance styles were developed through storytelling, dance demonstrations, call-and-response games, and interactive dance workshops.

Dance styles in the presentation can include tap dance, locking, popping, breakin’, house dance, waacking, and hip hop. We are eager to engage an audience of all ages in celebrating the freedom to express ourselves, cultivate self-worth, and respectfully hold space (on and off the dance floor) for each other.

About Urban Artistry: Since its establishment in 2005, Urban Artistry has humbly presented the international dance and arts communities with a renewed perspective on urban dance and arts. Drawing from the creativity of its founders, directors and international roster of members and affiliates, Urban Artistry has grown from the vision of one, to the mission of many. Though UA promotes education in foundational movement and history, these culturalists operate from the understanding that- culture is not stagnant; it is a living breathing entity that accepts change. However, growth does not mean one has to forget where they come from.