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The Re-Emancipation of Social Dance Podcast"Time is a Mother" with Raja Feather Kelly and Yolanda WisherOur final episode of the podcast is a conversation between co-creators Raja Feather Kelly and Yolanda Wisher on the eve of the final show, reflecting on the culmination of their vision for the world premiere of The Re-Emancipation of Social Dance. They highlight unforgettable moments in the premiere at Christ Church Neighborhood House and share what surprised them, what left them shook, and what lies ahead. Take a listen.This podcast is produced by Dr. Bruce Campbell Jr. with V. Shayne Frederick, Nia Benjamin and Yolanda...2024-07-1540 min
The Re-Emancipation of Social Dance Podcast“Emancipate corporeality, material existence, the human condition” with Vitche Boul-RaIn this episode, host Raja Feather Kelly talks with Vitche-Boul Ra, a self-described transhumanist and folk theurgist. Coming from a background in sculpture, Ra's practice as a choreographer and dancer involves pulling things apart, putting things back together, and making something out of nothing. In this episode, Ra and Raja ponder questions like: What is a body? What is dance? And what does it mean to want to rip those definitions apart? Listen in.This podcast is produced by Dr. Bruce Campbell Jr. with V. Shayne Frederick, Nia Benjamin and Yolanda Wisher for Intercultural...2024-05-2927 min
The Re-Emancipation of Social Dance Podcast“Emancipate corporeality, material existence, the human condition” with Vitche Boul-RaIn this episode host Raja Feather Kelly talks with Vitche-Boul Ra, a self-described transhumanist and folk theurgist. Coming from a background in sculpture, Ra's practice as a choreographer and dance involves pulling things apart, putting things back together, and making something out of nothing. In this episode, Ra and Raja talk ponder questions like: what is a body? what is dance? And what does it mean to want to rip those definitions apart. Listen in.This podcast is produced by Dr. Bruce Campbell Jr. with Nia Benjamin and Yolanda Wisher for Intercultural Journeys2024-05-2827 min
The Re-Emancipation of Social Dance Podcast“Unearth what is already here” with Raja Feather Kelly and Yolanda WisherWhere did the idea for The Re-Emancipation of Social Dance come from? This episode is a behind the scenes dip into archival audio from “day one” of the project. Co-creators Raja Feather Kelly and Yolanda Wisher sit down to discuss why Philadelphia is a special case study when it comes to social dance. The two artists talk about what it means to practice freedom, and how they can make a performance that gives audiences an opportunity to see how culture is made in the moment.This podcast is produced by Dr. Bruce Campbell Jr. with V. Sh...2024-04-0821 min
The Re-Emancipation of Social Dance PodcastThe Re-Emancipation of Social Dance Podcast TrailerWelcome to The Re-Emancipation of Social Dance podcast, a prelude to the world premiere of an immersive dance-theater experience created by renowned choreographer and director Raja Feather Kelly, with Philadelphia’s finest poet, Yolanda Wisher. Listen in as 5 multifaceted dancers tell the evolving story of social dance and the impact that it’s had on the people and cultures of Philadelphia. Featuring artists Germaine Ingram, Lela Aisha Jones, Nikki Powerhouse, Vitche-Boul Ra, and Mark Wong, this is one house party you won't want to miss. Now come on in, and let’s move.2024-04-0201 min