In February, we were joined by the Las Vegas-based performance ensemble Molodi for a captivating evening where rhythm took center stage through the art of body percussion, poetry, and dance. As the beats resonated, the audience was invited to immerse themselves in the storytelling journey, celebrating the profound impact of African-American body percussion and cultural heritage. The group blends collegiate stepping, tap, gumboots, beatbox, poetry, and hip-hop dance with guerilla-style theatre and robust personalities that bring a high-energy, soulful, rhythmic experience to life. We learned about the history of Molodi and their in-school programs highlighting the movement practice, and the significance of their education work, during a panel with Jason Nious, the Co-founder and Director of Molodi, Joy Hermsen, the Chief Executive Officer at the International Museum of Dance, Mauricha Robinson, Program Manager for the African American Parent Advisory Council, and CieraJevae, Spoken Arts Department Head at Ruth Asawa School of the Arts.
