In this episode, Celtic shares tea/coffee with famed dancer and scholar Moncell "Ill Kozby" Durden as they discuss the influence of Buddha Stretch and Moptop, the power of women in the dance world, the false hierarchy of dance in academia, the progression of Hip-Hop education at USC, gender roles/identity in Lindy Hop, the evolution of Black dance throughout generations, white dancers cosplaying Blackness, dance as a means of speaking the truth of the times, competitions being a waste of time, the real definition of technique, how to break down the foundation and fundamentals of Hip-Hop, the Disciples of Funk, the necessity of honest self expression, writing a book on Hip-Hop dance, and the story of a dream deferred which lead to the forging of his own path. Celtic realizes his time in higher education was wasted.
To find out how to listen to Raphael Xavier's new LP, "The Black Duke", check out his Instagram @thexavofficial. To buy Moncell's book "Beginning Hip Hop Dance", visit his website: moncelldurden.com ;
To help support Moncell during this time of social and economic upheaval, please consider making a donation of any size to: Venmo: @Moncell-Durden
