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Wednesday, March 6, 2024 6:30pm to 8pm

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The Office for the Arts Dance Program is thrilled to present renowned Jamaican Dancehall choreographer and teacher Latonya Style for a workshop as part of Jamaican Sound System for Body and Mind, a two-day Dancehall symposium sponsored by the History Design Studio and the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research at Harvard University.

This exhilarating workshop explores the evolution of Dancehall through movement, introducing a broad range of vocabulary innovated from the Jamaican Dancehall scene throughout the last 50 years. Learn and embody this art form, which has influenced popular culture on a global scale.

Open to the community! For all bodies, all levels, and all abilities. No previous dance training or experience in Dancehall is required. All are welcome!

Latonya will be signing copies of her book Stylish Moves Guide and Activity Book after the workshop.

Check out all of the symposium events taking place from March 6-7!

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ABOUT LATONYA STYLE
Latonya Style is a renowned Dancehall dance choreographer and teacher based in Jamaica. In twenty years, she has traveled to more than 40 countries promoting and teaching Dancehall dance. In 2006, Style founded Dance Jamaica Academy, a cultural dance studio that is a magnet for international Dancehall enthusiasts. She has certified more than 30 women worldwide to teach her licensed dance style, Stylish Moves. In 2013, Style published her book, the Stylish Moves Guide and Activity Book. 

Style was a key consultant for Nick Canon’s King of the Dancehall movie, and a lead subject in the documentary, Out There Without Fear, directed by Joelle Powe. With the Out There Without Fear team, she has presented at a number of universities such as Brandeis University, Barnard College, Bard College, Luther College, the University of Pennsylvania, and the University of California, Berkeley among others. Follow Latonya Style on Instagram!

ACCESSIBILITY
The Harvard Dance Center is accessible for wheelchairs and other mobility devices. If you have questions about the accessibility provided or anticipate needing any accommodation to participate, please email dance@fas.harvard.edu. We welcome a conversation with you!

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