When: Thursday, October 28 at 4:00-5:00 PM ET
Cost: FREE
New Music USA and Dance/USA proudly team up to present an exciting roundtable discussion exploring the collaboration possibilities between music creators and choreographers. The event will feature Emmy® Award-nominated choreographer/director and The Black Iris Project founder Jeremy McQueen in conversation with dancer and Juilliard dean & director of dance Alicia Graf Mack, as well as McQueen’s collaborators on his acclaimed dance film series WILD: Composer and vocalist Chari Glogovac-Smith; singer-songwriter Morgxn, and composer and musician Amina Scott.
The artists will share their experiences, insights, and unique perspectives on working in the collaborative world of dance and music, and provide advice for those excited to explore this intersection of creative work. The event will also feature video excerpts from WILD, McQueen's groundbreaking four-part dance film documenting and amplifying the voices of system-involved young men of color. WILD is supported by New Music USA, learn more here.
SPEAKERS
- Chari Glogovac-Smith
- Morgxn Karr
- Jeremy McQueen
- Amina Scott
Moderated by Alicia Graf Mack
About New Music USA
New Music USA supports the sounds of tomorrow by nurturing the creation, performance, and appreciation of new music for adventurous listeners around the world. We empower and connect US-based music makers, organizations, and audiences by providing funding through our grants; offering support and fostering new connections through our programs; deepening knowledge through our online magazine, NewMusicBox; and working as an advocate for the field. New Music USA envisions a thriving and equitable ecosystem for new music throughout the United States.
This event is a part of Dance/USA's Centering the Artist series.
Questions? Contact our programs team at programs@danceusa.org.