harlem is ... DANCE // Special Artist Reception

COMMUNITY WORKS in partnership with, MIST Harlem, Harlem Arts Festival
and the Harlem Arts Alliance Invite you to a Special Artist Reception for
harlem is . . . DANCE

 Tour the Exhibit
 Dialogue with the Artists
 Enjoy a Tribute with Abdel Salaam to dance icons
Ruth Williams, Marie Brooks and Dele Husbands
 Dance Performances, Light refreshments, and more …

MIST Harlem
46 West 116th Street
New York, NY 10027
[2,3 train to 116th Street]

This Event is Free and Open to the Public // RSVP Required
Reserve you seats on Eventbrite or e-mail us at
info@communityworksnyc.org or call 212-459-1854

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harlem is . . . Dance is a newly expanded, interdisciplinary exhibition illuminating the history and power of dance featuring the elegant work of documentary photographer Ruth Morgan. It honors three icons of Harlem dance – Ruth Williams, Marie Brooks and Dele Husbands -- and how each built community through dance. The exhibition includes an eclectic mix of visual interpretations inspired by dance themes by 14 emerging and established artists who live and/or work in Harlem.

Featuring the work of: Andrea Arroyo, Tania Balan-Gaubert, Sandra Bell, Ramona Candy, Elan Cadiz-Ferguson, Randy Dottin, Lance Johnson, Dindga Mccannon, Byron Mccray, Ruth Morgan, Tomo Mori, Ademola Olugebefola, John Reddick, Grace Williams

Co-Curated By Barbara Horowitz and Elan Cadiz-Ferguson

This exhibition is part of Community Works’ “harlem is. . . Downtown / Uptown series, a year-long effort highlighting contributions by Harlem to the cultural memory of the neighborhood and city.

The exhibition is dedicated to the memory of Loretta Abbott, beloved dancer, actor, singer, and choreographer