Black Odyssey, the reimagining of Odysseus set in modern-day Harlem, blends classic mythology,African-Americanhistory and modern theatricality, which includes the lyrical movements from choreographer Aquila Kikora Franklin. “I believe the role of dance in Black Odyssey is to help tell the story. That is a part of the African diasporic tradition: storytelling through music, movement and […]
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