Setting the Stage

 

In celebration of Black History Month, Setting the Stage
is a journey through African-American dance, beginning
with the Middle Passage, through today. The presentation
combines live performances by local and national dancers,
featuring new, original choreographic works, and a narrated slide presentation of intriguing dance images.

Setting the Stage was created in 1997 by KCFAA
Executive Director Tyrone Aiken, who was inspired
by Classic Black - a photo documentary originally
presented at the Lincoln Center in New York City
to commemorate African-Americans in classical
dance prior to 1970.

The program’s goals are to continue KCFAA’s mission
of using the beauty and humanity of the African-American
heritage, and other cultures, to unite people
of all ages, races and backgrounds.

REGISTER FOR SETTING THE STAGE!