A new dance piece by choreographer and educator digs into the nuanced way black girls play and communicate. documents the historical roots of street games like double-dutch, stepping, and tap. It also examines how they鈥檝e been used to connect and communicate for centuries.
Host Frank Stasio speaks with Camille A. Brown about how her new piece is helping African-American women connect with their own childhood. They also discuss the challenges that arise when the legacy of these games, gestures, and dances are lost.
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