As part of Black History Month, Jawole Willa Jo Sollar, founder and artistic director of Urban Bush Women, will share her perspectives on art as a tool for liberation in a conversation scheduled for 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2, at UNC Charlotte Center City. In addition to the interview and question-and-answer period, facilitated by dance professor Takiya Nur Amin, there will be a brief movement demonstration by Urban Bush Women members.
In conjunction with this event, earlier that day, the public can participate in the workshop “Dance is for Everybody” at 12:30 p.m. at the Gantt Center for African American Art and Culture. Registration is required; suitable for age 16 and older.
Founded in 1984, Urban Bush Women seeks to bring the untold and under-told histories and stories of disenfranchised people to light through dance. They do this from a woman-centered perspective and as members of the African Diaspora community. The group will be conducting a residency with the College of Arts + Architecture’s Dance Department starting Tuesday, Jan. 29.