Line Dancing Night!
6:30–8:30pm
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From the Charleston to the Lindy Hop, dances created and popularized by early Black performers have had a profound influence on American culture for the past century. Dance as a form of expression transcended the transition from stage to screen from the 1920s onward, allowing these performers to use movement as a mode of storytelling, a tool of resistance, and a catalyst for community as they began to reach a broader audience.
Join Poster House for an evening of community line dancing in celebration of the dances and performers depicted in Act Black: Posters of Black American Stage and Screen.
Instructor Pilin Anice will lead a one-hour class, breaking down popular modern line dances, from the Electric Slide to the Wobble, and exploring the roots of rhythmic, synchronized dance. Movers and shakers of all levels are invited to participate in the joy of collective performance in the gallery!
The event will be introduced by Es-panza Humphrey, the curator of Act Black, followed by the class and then free dance, drinks, and time to explore the exhibition!
Doors open at 6:10pm. A cash bar will be available.
Pilin Anice (@pilinanice), E-RYT 500, is a yoga, barre, dance, and meditation instructor, health coach, artist, and model. For more than 15 years, she has guided students of all ages through breath-centered, inquiry-based exercises intended to harmonize the mind, body, and spirit. A Howard University alumna, she is Lead Faculty at Kripalu, a Tonal Coach, and an instructor at the Ailey Extension. She has been featured on Good Morning America, Today, and MindBodyGreen as well as in the New York Times, Dance Spirit, Forbes, Essence, and Self; she has also appeared in campaigns for such Fortune 500 companies as Disney, Visa, and Google. As a professional performer, Pilin has performed in Off-Broadway productions, on national tours, and in regional theater and has worked as a vocalist in concerts and cabarets throughout New York City.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.