Culture Cypher Podcast
1) Black Bodies (with Tanya Wideman-Davis and Thaddeus Davis)
Each summer we invite an artist to come in and teach our ensemble a piece that was derived from community engagement and dialogue as well as input from the youth. This year’s choreographers are Tanya ...Show More
2) Deeper Than Dance (with Assane Konte)
Baba Assane Konte’s mission is to share the traditions of the Motherland to the children who’ve lost them. This led him to found Kankouran West African Dance Company in Washington D.C. where his impac...Show More
3) Multi-disciplinarian (with Holly Bass)
One art form just isn’t enough for her. As a multidisciplinary artist, Holly Bass has created work using poetry, photography, and choreography while directing, writing, and performing her pieces. Holl...Show More
4) Climbing the Ranks (with Stephanie Hughley)
Stephanie Hughley leans into her life’s journey by letting her talent guide her. She started as a dancer and evolved into a Broadway producer. Shows like For Colored Girls and Bubbling Brown Sugar are...Show More
5) Museum Matriarch (with Juanita Moore)
Being the only boy and the youngest in my family was beneficial to me in many ways, but most beneficial was the experience of having an older sister. Two in fact. Juanita Moore is a Master Big sister ...Show More
6) The Big Red Wall (with Erika “Big Red” Stowall)
Erika “Red” Stowall is a dancer, choreographer, and teacher based in the City of Detroit. She’s trained in African, Caribbean, Ballet, and Contemporary dance each one an integral piece of her dance st...Show More
7) Art Adjacent (with Reggie Van Lee)
What would you think if I told you a story about how dance and technology are intertwined? That’s the story of Reggie Van Lee a former technology Consultant. Reggie is chairman of the board of the Was...Show More
8) Story Time! (with Satori Shakoor)
Evocative, dynamic, and humorous are the words I would use to describe how Satori Shakoor’s stories land on the ear and spirit. She wields her life experiences into poetic performances as a profession...Show More
9) Art Education and Inspiration (with Keith Wiliiams)
As a dance educator and master of the Dunham technique, Keith Williams understands the commitment necessary for youth to pursue their passions. He has nurtured young dance talent for years at the Gran...Show More
10) Dance Is Life (with Idy Ciss)
He is a beloved figure in our organization. Baba Idy Ciss has been an essential choreographer with Heritage Works for years. Hailing from Senegal, he holds the titles of dancer, singer, drummer, and t...Show More